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LM Studio

A desktop app for running local models, with a chat window.

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Who it is for
People who want a local chat app and do not need the source.
Official site
lmstudio.ai
Public pricing
Free download. Redistribution is governed by the terms, not by an MIT grant. Source
Pricing checked
2026-11-07 · a snapshot from that day, not the checkout total

What it does

A desktop app for running local models, with a chat window. The official page is the source for this profile. This is not a hands-on review.

Who should care

People who want a local chat app and do not need the source. That is the audience, not a claim that every reader should adopt this vendor.

Our take: Watch

The desktop app is free to download and is not open source. This is an editorial recommendation for the stated use case, not an investment rating or a benchmark result.

Pricing without the confetti

Free download. Redistribution is governed by the terms, not by an MIT grant. Source: public page, checked November 7, 2026. Where a license applies instead of a subscription, the license is the price.

Before you commit

Write down the job, what data enters it, who approves the output, and the maximum bill or license constraint you can live with. If the exit route is unclear, keep the trial small. These are recommended checks, not claims of completed testing.

Sources

A twice-a-week note, if you want it.