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LM Studio
4.2
Desktop app to discover, download and chat with local LLMs
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Our verdict. The easiest way to run open models on your own machine: no data leaves your laptop. Best for: Private local model chat on Mac, Windows and Linux.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.2 / 5. Best for Private local model chat on Mac, Windows and Linux.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free for personal use (2026-09-30); team licensing exists for work use.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free for personal use (2026-09-30); team licensing exists for work use.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Privacy & safety notes
- Everything runs locally; chats and models stay on your machine.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Runs models fully offline
- Clean GUI over local LLMs
- Free for personal use
Where it falls short
- Needs decent hardware
- Desktop only
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LM Studio — common questions
Is LM Studio free?
Yes — LM Studio has a free tier you can use without paying. Free for personal use (2026-09-30); team licensing exists for work use. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
How much does LM Studio cost?
Free (Free). Free for personal use (2026-09-30); team licensing exists for work use. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
Does LM Studio remember previous conversations?
No — LM Studio keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does LM Studio have an adult mode?
LM Studio is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does LM Studio run on?
LM Studio is available on desktop.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for LM Studio were last checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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