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Benchmarks, VRAM math, and real popularity for every model, tool, and GPU worth self-hosting - ranked, compared, and sized to your hardware.
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Size it, cost it, and find what fits - no signup. Answers the #1 question: “what can I actually run?”
What Can I Run?
Pick your GPU (or auto-detect) and find every model that fits - instantly.
OpenVRAM Calculator
Model + quant + context → exact VRAM and the cheapest hardware that runs it.
OpenCost vs Cloud
When does a local GPU beat the OpenAI/Anthropic bill? Payback + 5-yr savings.
OpenGPU Buying Guide
Budget + use case → top GPU picks with pricing and the reasoning behind them.
OpenHow the best models you can run locally stack up
Open-weight models you can self-host, ranked by Artificial Analysis benchmarks - including how they perform inside real coding agents, with the leading proprietary models shown for context.
Pick your VRAM, get the best model that runs on it
The strongest model in each hardware tier - ranked by capability, sized to fit.
Start with a working setup
Don't assemble parts - deploy a proven local-AI stack. Components, cost, and hardware fit included.
Terminal AI Coding (Aider + Ollama)
intermediateAider + Ollama = Claude Code/Cursor alternative in your terminal. Git-aware, auto-commits, works with any local model. Your code never leaves your machine.
Local Document RAG (AnythingLLM + Ollama)
beginnerAnythingLLM + Ollama = a private RAG system where you drop in PDFs, Word docs, and code files and ask questions. Runs on any machine, no cloud dependency, $0/mo.
Local Image Generation (ComfyUI + FLUX)
intermediateComfyUI + FLUX.1 Dev = professional-grade image generation on your own GPU. Node-based workflow, photorealistic output, full privacy. Runs on a 12GB GPU for $0/mo.
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