Foundry Local
Run AI models locally on your device. Foundry Local provides on-device inference with complete data privacy, no Azure subscription required.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
Features
- AI-Powered
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What is Foundry Local?
Foundry Local is an on-device AI inference solution that provides performance, privacy, customization, and cost benefits. It integrates with your workflows and applications through a CLI, SDK, and REST API. Key features
On-Device inference: Run models locally to reduce costs and keep data on your device.
Model customization: Select a preset model or use your own to meet specific needs.
Cost efficiency: Use existing hardware to eliminate recurring cloud costs and make AI more accessible.
Seamless integration: Integrate with your apps through the SDK, API endpoints, or CLI, and scale to Microsoft Foundry as your needs grow.
Use cases
Foundry Local is ideal when you need to:
Keep sensitive data on your device Operate in limited or offline environments Reduce cloud inference costs Get low latency AI responses for real-time applications Experiment with AI models before you deploy to the cloud