Ollama
serverless
Best known for local model running; also offers a hosted cloud tier.
Free tierOpenAI-compatible
- Category
- serverless
- Free tier
- Yes
- OpenAI API
- Compatible
- Adds on top
- None - subscription
Margin over the underlying model price
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Frequently asked
Is Ollama OpenAI-compatible?
Yes. Ollama accepts the OpenAI chat-completions request shape, so most SDKs work by changing the base URL and API key.
Does Ollama have a free tier?
Yes - Ollama offers free usage, though limits and eligible models change frequently. Check the pricing page before relying on it.
How does Ollama charge?
Free locally, subscription in the cloud Margin over the underlying model price: none - subscription.