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Private LLM alternatives

Private LLM compared with 5 alternatives: Locally AI, PocketPal AI, LM Studio, Jan and Msty.

Private LLM is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time (US App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Private LLMThis toolFrom $4.99 one-timeNomacOS, iOS
Locally AIFreeFreemacOS, iOS
PocketPal AIFree plan · from $0.99 one-timeYesiOS, Android
LM StudioFree plan · from $20/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
JanFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
MstyFree plan · from $149/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Private LLM

  1. Locally AI

    Free app that runs open AI models offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Locally AI is free. Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store).
    • Locally AI has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Private LLM can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Trying open models on an iPhone, iPad or Mac at no cost

    Locally AI vs Private LLMLocally AI pricing and details

  2. PocketPal AI

    Open-source app for running AI models offline on phones and tablets

    • PocketPal AI starts at $0.99 per premium Pal, one-time (US App Store in-app purchase). Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store).
    • PocketPal AI has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only PocketPal AI lists an Android app.
    • Only Private LLM lists a macOS app.
    • PocketPal AI is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Running open models privately on an iPhone, iPad or Android phone

    PocketPal AI vs Private LLMPocketPal AI pricing and details

  3. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Private LLM lists an iOS app.
    • Private LLM can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Running open models privately on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer

    LM Studio vs Private LLMLM Studio pricing and details

  4. Jan

    Open-source desktop app for running local and cloud AI models

    • Jan is free. Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store).
    • Jan has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Private LLM lists an iOS app.
    • Jan is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Running open models offline on your own computer

    Jan vs Private LLMJan pricing and details

  5. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store).
    • Msty has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only Msty lists a web app.
    • Only Msty lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Private LLM lists an iOS app.

    Suits: Individuals who want local and hosted models in one desktop app

    Msty vs Private LLMMsty pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Private LLM

  • It cannot read documents or files, and it has no internet access for live information.
  • Models cannot be loaded from Hugging Face; only those the developer has quantized are offered, and they are text-only.
  • Larger models need recent hardware: the vendor recommends an iPhone 15 Pro or newer and an Apple Silicon Mac.
  • The Android version is an early beta offered as a direct APK download, not through Google Play.
Private LLM pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Private LLM?

The alternatives to Private LLM in this directory are Locally AI, PocketPal AI, LM Studio, Jan and Msty. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Private LLM.

Is there a free alternative to Private LLM?

Yes. Locally AI and Jan are free to use. PocketPal AI, LM Studio and Msty have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Private LLM alternatives work on Windows?

The Private LLM listing does not include a Windows app. LM Studio, Jan and Msty list one.

Which Private LLM alternatives work on Linux?

The Private LLM listing does not include a Linux app. LM Studio, Jan and Msty list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Private LLM?

PocketPal AI and Jan are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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