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Run large language models locally

Privacy-first, one-command simplicity, access to thousands of open-source models. No data leaves your machine.

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$ ollama run llama3

Why developers choose Ollama

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Privacy by design

All processing happens locally. Your data never leaves your machine, ensuring complete confidentiality for sensitive workloads.

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One-command simplicity

Download, run, and manage models with a single intuitive command. No complex setup or infrastructure required.

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Open model library

Access thousands of community-shared models or bring your own. The model ecosystem grows daily.

How it works

1

Install

A single binary gets you running in seconds. Available for all major platforms.

2

Pull

Download any model with ollama pull. Choose from Llama, Mistral, Phi, and more.

3

Run

Start chatting instantly with ollama run. GPU acceleration when available.

What developers say

JD

“Ollama transformed my local AI workflow. The simplicity is unmatched—no Docker, no complex configs, just pure model power.”

Jordan Davis

ML Engineer

SM

“Finally, a way to run LLMs locally that doesn’t require a PhD in infrastructure. The CLI is intuitive and fast.”

Sam Martinez

Backend Developer

Simple, transparent pricing

Community

$0

check Personal use
check All public models
check CLI access

Enterprise

Custom

check Self-hosted
check SSO & LDAP
check Dedicated SLAs

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