# MLC LLM

Compiles and runs LLMs natively on iOS, Android, browsers (WebGPU), Mac, Windows and Linux. MLC LLM is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

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

## Capabilities

- Compiles and runs LLMs natively on iOS, Android, browsers (WebGPU), Mac, Windows and Linux
- OpenAI-compatible server engine
- Apache-2.0

## FAQ

### What is MLC LLM?

MLC LLM is listed under Local LLM Runners, in the AI Models & Local Execution category on Flocci AI Tools. Compiles and runs LLMs natively on iOS, Android, browsers (WebGPU), Mac, Windows and Linux. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

### Is MLC LLM free?

MLC LLM 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 MLC LLM in a browser, or is there an app?

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

### What can MLC LLM do?

MLC LLM does 3 things the catalog singles out: Compiles and runs llms natively on ios, android, browsers (webgpu), mac, windows and linux; openai-compatible server engine; apache-2.0.

### What is the best free alternative to MLC LLM?

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

- [MLC LLM alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/mlc-llm)
- [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/mlc-llm

Facts last verified: October 2026