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LM Studio Pricing in 2026
Plans & cost breakdown — find the right LM Studio plan for your needs.
Starting at Free
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8.6
Free
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- All features included
- Personal & commercial use
- No usage limits
- OpenAI-compatible API
Is LM Studio Worth It?
Pros
- Beautiful desktop GUI — no command line needed
- Free for both personal and commercial use
- Built-in model discovery and downloads
- OpenAI-compatible local API server
- Chat with local documents
- GPU acceleration support
Cons
- Performance limited by local hardware
- Fewer advanced configuration options than Ollama
- No mobile or web version
- Model library dependent on community uploads
How LM Studio Pricing Compares
| Tool | Rating | Starting Price | Pro Plan | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM Studio | 8.6 | Free | Free (personal & commercial) | free |
| Ollama | 9 | Free | Free (open-source) | free |
| Jan | 8.2 | Free | Free (open-source) | free |
| Together AI | 8.7 | Free ($25 credits) | Pay-per-token | freemium |
| Hugging Face | 9 | Free | $9/mo Pro | freemium |