Ollama

by Ollama · AI apps

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Run open AI models like Llama, Gemma and Mistral locally.

Official download from ollama.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens ollama.com, Ollama's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Ollama?

Ollama downloads and runs open-weight language models on your own computer with a simple app and command line, so prompts never leave your machine. Speed depends on your RAM and GPU.

Key features

  • Runs models offline
  • One-command model downloads
  • Local API for other apps
  • Chat app included

Good to know: Large models need a lot of RAM or GPU memory. Start with a small model.

Best for

  • Private AI on your own hardware
  • Developers building with local models
  • Offline use

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Ollama

  1. 1Open the official Ollama download page on ollama.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Ollama.Ollama -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask ollama-app

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Ollama safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on ollama.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Ollama questions

Where can I download Ollama safely?

Download Ollama only from Ollama's official site at ollama.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Ollama free?

Yes. Ollama is open-source software and free to use.

Does Ollama work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Ollama is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Ollama's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Ollama from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Ollama.Ollama -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask ollama-app). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Ollama?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full ai apps list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.