From Terminal to GUI: The Best Local LLM Tools Compared

Running large language models (LLMs) locally is easier than ever, but which tool should you choose? In this guide, we compare Ollama, vLLM, Transformers, and LM Studio—four popular ways to run AI on your own machine. Whether you want the simplicity of a command line, the flexibility of Python, the performance of GPU-optimized serving, or a sleek GUI, this showdown will help you pick the right workflow for your needs.