Top use cases
Chat with documents
Chat with your documents offline using local models.
Download models
Search and download open models from Hugging Face.
Serve a local API
Serve local models on OpenAI-like endpoints on your network.
LM Studio FAQs
What is LM Studio?
LM Studio runs Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen and other AI models locally on your computer. LM Studio lets you download and chat with local LLMs through a simple interface. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is LM Studio free?
Yes, LM Studio has a free plan: Free plan at $0 with local model support. Paid pricing: Bionic+ at $20 USD/month.
How much does LM Studio cost in India?
LM Studio pricing: Bionic+ at $20 USD/month. Prices on the official site are in US dollars. Prices can change, so check lmstudio.ai for the latest pricing.
What is LM Studio best for?
LM Studio is best for local AI users. People use it to chat with documents, download models and serve a local API.
How to chat with documents with LM Studio?
With LM Studio, you can chat with your documents offline using local models.
How to download models with LM Studio?
With LM Studio, you can search and download open models from Hugging Face.
How to serve a local API with LM Studio?
With LM Studio, you can serve local models on OpenAI-like endpoints on your network.
What are the best LM Studio alternatives?
Popular alternatives in Chatbots & Assistants include Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat). Each has its own free plan and price, so compare them on the tool pages.
Where can I sign up for LM Studio?
On its official website, lmstudio.ai. You can start on the free plan.
When were LM Studio's price and features last checked?
We checked them on the official site on 29 October 2026. Plans change often, so confirm the latest price on lmstudio.ai before you pay.