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AI-powered local model runtime
LM Studio is a local model runtime AI agent offering a desktop app to discover, download and run open LLMs locally with an OpenAI-compatible server. Founded in 2023 and based in New York, New York, USA, LM Studio helps developers and privacy-minded users automate local model runtime work and get results faster.
LM Studio takes text and files as input and produces text. It is powered by Open models (local) models, with the vendor managing prompts, models and updates. It connects to tools such as Ollama, OpenAI API, Anthropic API and Hugging Face, so the agent works inside existing workflows.
LM Studio is built for developers and privacy-minded users. It suits teams that want model discovery and local inference without adding headcount, while keeping people in control of review and final decisions.
LM Studio is often compared with Ollama. LM Studio stands out for model discovery and OpenAI-compatible local server. The right choice depends on your workflow, integrations and budget, so compare both on a real task.
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Free version, Free trial
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LM Studio for individuals and growing teams. See lmstudio.ai for current pricing.
LM Studio for larger organizations with security and admin needs. Contact sales for a quote.
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
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