Runs open AI models (Llama, Qwen, Gemma, DeepSeek and more) on your own computer. No data leaves the machine and there are no per-use fees.
Open sourceSome learning curve
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 186,318
- Forks
- 18,965
- Open issues & PRs
- 4,611
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 4 days ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- MIT
- Written in
- GoCTypeScriptC++
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Some learning curve
Pros
- Data stays local, works offline
- One command downloads and runs a model
- Many other apps can connect to it
Cons
- Needs plenty of RAM and a decent GPU (8–16 GB or more)
- Local models are weaker than the latest ChatGPT
Use Ollama instead of
ChatGPTDownload and run Llama, Qwen, Gemma or DeepSeek with a single command.
How is the 95/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is Ollama free?
Yes. Ollama is open source (MIT license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Ollama run on?
Ollama is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use Ollama instead of?
Ollama is a free alternative to ChatGPT.
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