A private AI assistant that runs on your own computer.
Free, small to install, and your prompts never leave your machine. No account. No subscription. No usage fees.
curl -fsSL https://ownllm.org/install.sh | shFor Mac and Linux. On Windows, use WSL2. The installer is about 10 MB; you then choose a model that fits your computer.
Why people like it
Private
It runs on your own hardware and listens only on your own computer. Your prompts are not sent anywhere, and there is no tracking.
Easy
One command to install, one command to chat: ownllm chat. It picks the right model for your computer's memory.
Free
It costs only the electricity your computer uses. There are no per-question fees, ever.
Safe by design
No administrator rights, no hidden updates, and every file is checked against a fingerprint before it is used.
Pick a size that fits your computer
| Model | Memory | Download | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| tiny | 2 GB+ | 0.5 GB | Older or small computers; quick short answers |
| small (default) | 4 GB+ | 1.1 GB | Most laptops: drafting, summaries, explaining |
| standard | 12 GB+ | 4.7 GB | Noticeably better writing and reasoning |
OwnLLM picks the best installed model that fits your memory automatically.
Honest limits
It is a small language model on your own hardware: very good for everyday writing help and explanations, but it can be confidently wrong, and it is not a replacement for expert advice. See the questions and answers.