# Ollama

The default way to run LLMs locally. Ollama is free, with no paid plan attached, at ollama.com.

## Facts

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

## Capabilities

- The default way to run LLMs locally
- One command to run Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek…
- OpenAI-compatible local API
- Free and open-source

## FAQ

### What is Ollama?

Ollama is listed under Local LLM Runners, in the AI Models & Local Execution category on Flocci AI Tools. The default way to run LLMs locally. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at ollama.com.

### Is Ollama free?

Ollama is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 396 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use Ollama in a browser, or is there an app?

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

### What can Ollama do?

Ollama does 4 things the catalog singles out: The default way to run llms locally; one command to run llama, qwen, deepseek…; openai-compatible local api; free and open-source.

### What is the best free alternative to Ollama?

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

- [Ollama alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/ollama)
- [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/ollama

Facts last verified: October 2026