LM Studio

Desktop app for running local LLMs with a ChatGPT-like UI

Price — FreeReviewed — 2026-03-10

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LM Studio provides a beautiful desktop app for running local LLMs. Features include a chat UI, model browser, local server mode (OpenAI-compatible API), and hardware optimization for Apple Silicon and NVIDIA GPUs.

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LM Studio verdict: SKIP ⏭️

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