Models
Which model to run, quantization, and the best local model for each job.
The Best Local LLMs to Run Right Now (2026)
The best open-weight LLMs to run locally in 2026, picked by use-case and size — from 8B models for a laptop to 70B-class for a real GPU.
Read →Llama vs Mistral vs Qwen: Which Local Model to Run? (2026)
An honest comparison of the three big open model families — strengths, sizes, licensing and exactly when to pick Llama, Mistral or Qwen for local use.
Read →LLM Quantization Explained: GGUF, 4-bit and VRAM (2026)
A beginner's guide to LLM quantization — what GGUF, 4-bit and Q5 mean, how they shrink models to fit your VRAM, and the quality tradeoff.
Read →The Best Local LLMs for Coding (2026)
Which local LLMs are actually good at code? Tested open models by size and VRAM — Qwen Coder, DeepSeek Coder and the Code Llama family.
Read →How to Run DeepSeek Locally (2026)
A hands-on guide to running DeepSeek models on your own machine — pick a size for your VRAM, then run it with Ollama or LM Studio, fully private.
Read →The Best Small LLMs You Can Run on Almost Anything (2026)
The best small LLMs (8B and under) that run on modest GPUs, laptops and Macs — what fits in your VRAM and which to pick first.
Read →The Best Ollama Models to Run in 2026
The best Ollama models to pull in 2026 by use-case and size — chat, coding, small/fast and vision — with the exact run commands and VRAM you need.
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