Free Local AI Models to Run on Your PC
Use these free local AI model guides to run LLMs locally on your own computer for more privacy and offline access. They cover free local models you can run on a normal laptop, starting with hardware requirements, then the matching installation tutorial.
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What you can learn
- Choose models that fit 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB RAM
- Install local model runners such as Ollama
- Use private AI tools without sending prompts to a cloud service
Local AI is a practical choice when privacy, predictable access, or offline work matters more than having the largest model. Ollama makes the first setup approachable, but RAM and storage still determine which models feel responsive. Begin with a smaller model that fits your machine, verify that it answers correctly, and move to a larger model only when the extra quality is worth the slower response.
Install Ollama and Run LLMs Locally
Run Llama 3, Mistral, DeepSeek, and more AI models on your own PC — completely offline and private.
Run DeepSeek Coder Locally with Ollama
DeepSeek is one of the world's best free coding AIs. Run it 100% offline on your PC in under 10 minutes.
Local Models questions
How much RAM do I need to run a local AI model?
A small quantized model can work on a computer with limited memory, while larger models need substantially more RAM or VRAM. Select the model size from your available hardware instead of downloading the largest option first.
Is Ollama the only way to run local models?
No, but Ollama is a simple starting point for many desktop users. The important decision is the model runner, model format, and hardware combination that fits your workflow.
Need a recommendation first? Use the free AI setup wizard or compare every AI model.