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# Ollama

Run open models locally or in the cloud and connect them to applications through CLI and APIs.

- Company / organization: Ollama Inc.
- Company country / region: United States · Published company address
- Category: Model development
- Official website: [https://ollama.com/](https://ollama.com/)
- Profile updated: 2026-10-23


## Overview

Ollama runs and connects open models on macOS, Windows and Linux, with cloud access also available. Users call models from the command line, while developers use APIs for conversation, vision, embeddings or tool calling. Configuration and integration guides support controlling the runtime, connecting desktop tools or building custom AI applications.

## Usage guide & costs

### Billing model

Local and cloud models have different cost models. Cloud usage consumes token-based credits, included in plans or purchased separately.

[Official details](https://ollama.com/pricing)

### Before you start

Running models on your own hardware does not consume Ollama cloud credits. Provide suitable hardware and check each model’s license.

[Official details](https://ollama.com/pricing)


## Capabilities

### Run and configure models

Use open models locally or in the cloud through the CLI and configuration such as Modelfiles.

### Apps and agent integrations

Connect apps and coding agents through API capabilities including streaming, vision, embeddings, structured output and tool calling.

## Official sources and references

- [Official website](https://ollama.com/)
- [Documentation](https://docs.ollama.com/)
- [Pricing source](https://ollama.com/pricing)

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- [Interactive profile](../../../products/ollama--b130.html)
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