“1. Jan Best overall starting point”
+ Runs AI models locally
“Runs AI models directly on your computer.”
+ No account or subscription needed for local models
“Can work without an online account or subscription when using local models.”
+ Supports different models and optional cloud providers
“Supports different models and optional cloud providers.”
+ Cross-platform availability
“Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.”
“2. Ollama Best for local AI”
+ Runs AI models on own hardware
“Downloads and runs AI models on your own hardware.”
+ No account required for local inference
“No account required for local inference.”
+ Supports models from different developers
“Supports models from different developers, including Llama, Qwen and Gemma.”
+ Can power several chat interfaces
“Can power several different chat interfaces.”
“3. Open WebUI Best for a private ChatGPT-like experience”
+ Self-hosted chat interface
“Self-hosted chat interface.”
+ Works with Ollama and other compatible model providers
“Works with Ollama and other compatible model providers.”
+ Supports document conversations, tools and multiple models
“Supports document conversations, tools and multiple models.”
“I'd look beyond the big names like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot.”
“I'd look beyond the big names like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot.”
“I'd look beyond the big names like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot.”
“I'd look beyond the big names like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot.”