# LocalAI

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: ai-infrastructure · status: active · rev 1

Broadest modality; single-maintainer bus-factor

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Organizations and individuals seeking to run AI models locally across multiple modalities without requiring GPU hardware or cloud dependencies.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/localai/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/mudler](https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI)
- **Tags:** ai-infrastructure
- **Repository:** https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI

## Is LocalAI open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does LocalAI cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host LocalAI?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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Broadest modality; single-maintainer bus-factor