Which runtime fits me?

Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, vLLM. They all run local models, tuned for different people. Three questions point you at a starting place.

1. What are you running on?WindowsmacOSLinux

2. How do you want to drive it?A desktop app with a chat windowThe command line. Scripts and terminalsAn API endpoint other apps connect to

3. What matters most?Easiest path to a first answerMaximum control and newest featuresServing many requests at once

Answer all 3 questions to get a recommendation.