About LocalClaw
LocalClaw is a compatibility guide for running AI on your own machine. It catalogs local language models along with voice, image, video, 3D, music and vision models, with listings that show parameter counts, minimum RAM, license, release date and a LocalClaw score, plus sections for software, hardware, computers, RAM and GPU, DIY builds, charts and an atlas. The homepage cites hundreds of verified local records.
A free account lets you add your Mac, PC or NVIDIA workstation once so the site keeps a list of compatible models and new releases on a My Machines page. A free browser playground runs five small model presets for chat and text games locally, with no sign-up or API key needed.
LocalClaw is a hosted website with a pricing page, labs and news sections. Community ratings are kept as a separate live signal from the catalog score. The site offers light and dark themes and links to a guide for recent Apple chips.
Key features
- Catalog of local language, voice, image and video models
- Minimum RAM, parameter count and license per model
- LocalClaw score for ranking models
- My Machines list of compatible models
- Software and hardware guides
- Free in-browser AI playground
- Charts and atlas views
Good fit for
- Finding which local LLMs fit a Mac or PC
- Comparing hardware before running models locally
LocalClaw: questions and answers
- What is LocalClaw used for?
- LocalClaw is a guide to local AI models, software and hardware that shows what your Mac or PC can run, with a free in-browser AI playground. It is a good fit for finding which local LLMs fit a Mac or PC and comparing hardware before running models locally.
- How much does LocalClaw cost?
- Paid plans for LocalClaw start at $49 as a one-time payment, and there is no free plan.
- Is LocalClaw open source?
- No. LocalClaw is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the AI Tools category, open-source options include Page Assist, LobsterAI and OpenClaw.
- What are some alternatives to LocalClaw?
- LocalClaw competes with LM Studio.
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