ollama
Inference & Compute · Free + paid
Run local LLMs (Llama, Qwen, Gemma, and more) with a single command
At a glance
- Made by
- Ollama
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Windows, Mac, CLI, API
- Open source
- MIT
- GitHub
- 183,078 stars · MIT
What is ollama?
Ollama is a tool for running the latest open models locally or in the cloud, and it states that it does not store prompts or use them for training. You can install it on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Docker to run models from the command line or connect it to coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex. It provides a REST API, Python and JavaScript libraries, and OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs. Local use is unlimited, while cloud models are billed by usage credits (price per token), and Pro, Max, and Team subscriptions include monthly credits.
- Run local models (unlimited)
- Cloud models without needing a GPU
- REST API
- Python and JavaScript libraries
- OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible API
- Coding agent integration (ollama launch)
- Tool calling support
Who uses ollama and for what
- Use open models in desktop apps and coding agents
- Embed open models in applications
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (unlimited local use + starter cloud credits, 1 concurrent request)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Unlimited local use, starter usage credits, starter models only |
| Pro | $20/mo | $60 monthly usage credits, 3 concurrent requests, $200/year |
| Max | $100/mo | $300 monthly usage credits, 10 concurrent requests |
| Team | $500/mo | Unlimited users, $1,000 monthly team-shared credits (early access) |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom, high-volume usage pricing |
| Cloud models pay-as-you-go | Contact sales | Per-model price per 1M tokens (e.g., gpt-oss:20b input $0.07/output $0.30), off-peak discount |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to ollama (alternatives)
ollama vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ollama | Free + paid | 0 | 6 | Yes | $20/mo | — |
| EXO | Free | 0 | 6 | — | — | No |
| FastChat | Free + paid | 0 | 6 | — | — | — |
| LM Studio | Free + paid | 0 | 6 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Open WebUI | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
2 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: ollama ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
ollama on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 43 AI tools in the Inference & Compute field.
- Connected to 6 other tools — #6 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use ollama for free?
Yes (unlimited local use + starter cloud credits, 1 concurrent request). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of ollama?
Tools that do the same job, such as EXO, FastChat, LM Studio, Open WebUI, are connected to it on the map.
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.