# Ollama

> Run large language models locally on your own hardware

Ollama is an open-source tool that makes running large language models locally on personal computers effortlessly simple. With a single command, users can download and run Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma, Phi, and hundreds of other open-source models entirely on their own hardware — with no cloud dependency, no API costs, and complete data privacy. Developers, privacy-conscious users, and AI researchers use Ollama to experiment with frontier open-source models, build local AI-powered applications, and develop AI systems that work offline without sending any data to external servers.

## Quick facts

- Categories: AI Assistant, Code Assistant
- Pricing: Free
- Free plan: Yes
- Official site: https://ollama.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-21

## Key features

- Run LLMs locally with simple commands
- Model management and pulling
- OpenAI-compatible REST API
- Multiple model library
- Cross-platform support
- No cloud required

## Use cases

- Running AI models privately on local hardware
- Local AI development environment
- Testing different open models
- Privacy-first AI applications

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/ollama/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/ollama/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/ollama/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.