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LM Studio — pricing, features, and fit

Updated 2026-09-20 · markdown mirror

Verdict

Desktop app for running local models, with Hugging Face search and an API server. TestedActually has not published a full verdict on LM Studio yet — the verified numbers below are the short version.

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LM Studio pricing (every row carries its source)
TierPriceVerifiedSource
Free $0/mo Documented at the source Checked 2026-09-20 lmstudio.ai Free for personal use, check licence for workplace use 2026-09-20 lmstudio.ai

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