Why we said Use
What it is
A local inference engine for GGUF-style model files. See the official page. This profile describes public documentation, not a Loaded Tokens hands-on test.
Who it is for
Developers running models on a laptop or a small server. The recommendation is scoped to that job.
The evidence behind Use
This is the engine underneath a lot of local apps. The model file is a separate download. The source page is the receipt. No speed ranking or reliability score is implied.
Pricing and the catch
The engine is free under the repository license. You supply the model. Public pricing or license checked November 7, 2026. Amounts are as stated on that page. Tax, region, annual billing, and extra usage can change the bill.
A sensible first workflow
Build it, run one small model, and keep the model license next to the binary. This is a suggested evaluation, not a test we ran.
Bottom line: Use the engine when you want control. Still read the model license.