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A desktop chat app that runs models offline.
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What it is
A desktop app that downloads open models and runs them on your computer, with a chat interface and no account.
Good for
Private offline chat without touching a terminal.
The catch
Model quality depends on your hardware, and local models are smaller than the frontier ones. Treat it as a replacement for some tasks, not all.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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