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Ollama

Run and manage language models on your own computer

FreeOpen sourceWindows / macOS / Linux
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Official source review · not device tested. Installation steps are introductory suggestions; follow current official documentation.

What it can help you do

Ollama runs language models locally and provides a local API. The official offering also includes cloud models; check the mode you choose, since local execution and cloud usage have different requirements and costs.

The runtime repository uses the MIT license. Model weights and third-party applications have separate licenses. This entry summarizes public documentation and a proposed task; it is not a device test.

Local model executionModel managementLocal model API

Who it is for

  • Developers setting up a local AI environment

Before you choose

Reasons to consider

  • The runtime and model choices can be considered separately
  • Official Windows documentation describes a local API

Things to check

  • Model size, quantization, context, RAM, and VRAM affect what can run
  • This site has not completed a device test

Start with a small task

Installation and preparation

Choose the installer from ollama.com for your operating system. On Windows, review the official Windows requirements, installer location, and model-storage location. Check model licenses and available storage separately; these steps have not been performed for this entry.

First use

Start with a small model whose license and device fit have been checked. Try a short local chat, then consider the local API or an interface such as Open WebUI. Record the model and settings before any test. This is a suggestion, not a completed result.

Environment requirements

The Windows documentation checked on 2026-10-10 lists Windows 10 22H2 or newer and at least 4 GB for the application; model files need additional space and may require tens or hundreds of GB. GPU acceleration depends on supported hardware and drivers, including NVIDIA driver 551.61 or newer, or compatible AMD ROCm/HIP 7 or Vulkan support. Model fit is not established by these general requirements.

Pricing and licensing

The local runtime is categorized here as free. Ollama's official pricing page lists separate cloud plans and usage credits; model, download, hardware, and third-party service conditions are separate. No fixed cloud price is reproduced here.

MIT (Ollama runtime repository); model weights, third-party applications, and cloud services have separate terms.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get Ollama?

Use ollama.com and its operating-system documentation. This site does not host installers or model files.

Can I use Ollama in a commercial project?

The Ollama runtime repository uses MIT licensing. Check the licenses for model weights and the terms for third-party applications or cloud services separately. This does not establish permission for a particular model or deployment.

Has this site tested Ollama on a device?

No. The page summarizes official documentation and a proposed small task; there is no completed device test record.

Test records

Records apply only to the listed environment, version and task. Outcomes may include failure or partial success and do not verify every feature. Source reviews are listed separately below.

No completed test records yet; tested conclusions and ratings are not provided.

Sources

  • github.comOfficial repository, Windows documentation, and pricing page checked on 2026-10-10: https://github.com/ollama/ollama, https://docs.ollama.com/windows, and https://ollama.com/pricing. Model suitability and use were not tested. · 2026-10-06