Open Source LM Studio AlternativesLarge Language Model (LLM) Tools & AI Chatbots like LM Studio

The best open source alternative to LM Studio is Ollama. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LM Studio and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to LM Studio are Jan.ai, GPT4ALL, Ensu and Open WebUI.

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LM Studio alternatives are mainly Large Language Model (LLM) Tools, but if you're looking for AI Chatbots or AI Writing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Windows + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LM Studio.
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  1. Ollama icon
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    Supports local deployment of Llama 3, Code Llama, and other language models, enabling users to customize and create personalized models. Ideal for AI development, it offers flexibility for offline AI needs and integrates AI writing and chatbot tools in local setups.

    104 Ollama alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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  2. Jan.ai icon
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    Open-source offline AI platform supports local LLMs including Llama, Gemma, Qwen, GPT-oss, integrates cloud services like OpenAI and Anthropic, enables custom assistant creation, offers OpenAI-compatible API on localhost, operates across diverse hardware and ensures privacy.

    278 Jan.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. GPT4ALL icon
     145 likes

    Locally runs open-source chatbots focused on privacy using consumer CPUs, requiring no internet or GPU. Supports multiple models, custom settings, code and dialogue generation, integrated model downloader, familiar chat UI, and both MIT and enterprise licensing.

    225 GPT4ALL alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Flathub
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  4. Ensu icon
     39 likes

    Private offline AI chat using local language models on mobile and desktop, no accounts or tracking, open source Rust core, privacy-first design, cross-platform availability, ideal for confidential conversations, with end-to-end encrypted sync coming soon.

    77 Ensu alternatives

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  5. Open WebUI icon
     61 likes

    Feature-rich offline AI platform with support for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, text-to-image, cloud sync, privacy focus, ad-free experience, distraction-free and dark modes, no registration, easy deployment, and customizable UI.

    56 Open WebUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  6. AnythingLLM icon
     71 likes

    Open-source privacy-focused chatbot platform allowing unlimited document uploads, multi-user and single-user modes, AI-powered chat with documents, vector database and LLM compatibility, customizable interface, message history, secure desktop deployment, and full user controls.

    253 AnythingLLM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models, Alpaca provides an easy and begginer friendly way of interacting with local AI.

    201 Alpaca - Ollama Client alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  8. LibreChat icon
     51 likes

    LibreChat is a free, open source AI chat platform. This Web UI offers vast customization, supporting numerous AI providers, services, and integrations. Serves all AI Conversations in one place with a familiar interface, innovative enhancements, for as many users as you need.

    161 LibreChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    • npm
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  9. A gallery that showcases on-device ML/GenAI use cases and allows people to try and use models locally.

    72 Google AI Edge Gallery alternatives

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    • OpenAPK
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