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Ollama

Freemium#24 of 32 in Cli ToolsAI Inference Engines

Ollama: A CLI and desktop app for running local models and connecting cloud models to developer tools. Ranked #24 of 32 in Cli Tools by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers working with local and API-served AI models.

7.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Developers working with local and API-served AI models
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $200/yr
  • Open source
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Runs, pulls, removes, and lists models from the CLI
    • Offers a REST API plus Python and JavaScript libraries
    • Integrates with Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, and VS Code

  • Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-model use relies on usage credits
    • Pro and higher paid plans add recurring costs
    • The Free plan has starter cloud-model access and starter credits

Our verdict on Ollama

Ollama provides a command-line tool and desktop app for running open models on macOS, Linux, and Windows, with access to cloud models as well. Developers can download and run models locally, manage them from the CLI, and customize models with a Modelfile. It also connects to coding agents and other applications, and offers a REST API plus Python and JavaScript libraries for building applications. Local model use is free, making Ollama a fit for developers who want a local workflow alongside optional cloud access.

The plans separate local use from cloud-model capacity. Free includes local model runs, starter usage credits, and access to starter cloud models. Pro costs $20 per month or $200 per year billed annually, and includes $60 in monthly usage credits, larger pro models, and concurrent model runs. Max costs $100 per month with $300 in monthly usage credits and early access to the newest models. Team costs $500 per month and adds unlimited users, $1,000 in shared monthly credits, centralized billing and administration, and priority support. Enterprise includes model access controls, cost budgets for users and API keys, and a private Slack channel with dedicated support.

Ollama’s breadth spans local model management, cloud model access, and application integration. Listed coding-agent integrations include Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, Droid, OpenCode, and VS Code. The cloud option is credit-based, so teams should match a plan’s included credits and features to their expected cloud use; local runs remain the no-cost path. Solo developers can start with Free, while teams that need shared credits and administration may find Team more appropriate. Buyers who only need local model runs can stay on Free rather than subscribe for cloud features.

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Ollama pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.
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Ollama fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from$200/yr
Supported platformsNot verified
Open sourceYes
Package managersNot verified
Interactive modeYes
Shell completionNot verified
Offline useYes
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
SupportEmail, Community, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations6 integrations: Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, Droid, OpenCode, VS Code See all →
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteollama.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

Ollama integrations

Ollama lists 6 integrations on its own site.

  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Copilot CLI
  • Droid
  • OpenCode
  • VS Code

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