Alternatives to Lm Studio
Lm Studio is is Discover, download, and run local LLMs on your computer. Simple UI for experimenting with open-source models offline. Here are some key alternative platforms and frameworks in this space:
Ollama
A tool to easily run LLMs locally via command-line or a REST API, known for its simplicity and model library integration. Differs by being primarily CLI/API-driven, although a desktop app is now available.
Jan
An open-source desktop application designed as a native, privacy-focused alternative for running local AI models. Key difference is its open-source nature and focus on a native desktop experience.
GPT4All
A free-to-use, open-source desktop chat client that runs privacy-aware, optimized LLMs locally on consumer-grade hardware. Differs by focusing on curated models specifically optimized for local performance and privacy.
Text generation web UI
A highly popular and feature-rich Gradio web interface for running LLMs locally, offering extensive configuration options and extension support. Differs significantly by being a web UI requiring Python setup and offering far more advanced controls.
KoboldCpp
An easy-to-use AI text-generation web UI focusing on performance (CPU/GPU) and compatibility, often distributed as a single executable. Differs by being a self-contained web UI primarily targeting text generation/role-playing tasks.