# MediaPipe (Google AI Edge)

Cross-platform on-device ML for vision, audio, text and LLM inference. MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API, Self-hosted
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- Cross-platform on-device ML for vision, audio, text and LLM inference
- Ready-made pose, face, hand and object tasks
- Runs in browser, Android, iOS and desktop
- Free and open source

## FAQ

### What is MediaPipe (Google AI Edge)?

MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) is listed under Local LLM Runners, in the AI Models & Local Execution category on Flocci AI Tools. Cross-platform on-device ML for vision, audio, text and LLM inference. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

### Is MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) free?

MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) in a browser, or is there an app?

MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on Android, iOS, the web, Windows, Mac, Linux, an API and self-hosting.

### What can MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) do?

MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) does 4 things the catalog singles out: Cross-platform on-device ml for vision, audio, text and llm inference; ready-made pose, face, hand and object tasks; runs in browser, android, ios and desktop; free and open source.

### What is the best free alternative to MediaPipe (Google AI Edge)?

AnythingLLM is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Local LLM Runners sub-category and is free. BitNet, exo and Google AI Edge Gallery also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [MediaPipe (Google AI Edge) alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/mediapipe-google-ai-edge)
- [Local LLM Runners](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/ai-models-local-execution/local-llm-runners)
- [Best free local LLM runners](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-local-llm-runners)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/mediapipe-google-ai-edge

Facts last verified: October 2026