Osaurus
Osaurus is a native macOS app for Apple Silicon that lets you run open-source AI models entirely on your own machine.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Run open-source AI models locally on your Mac
Who should look elsewhere
Requires Apple Silicon Mac (M-series chip) and a recent version of macOS
Pros
- +Complete privacy, everything runs locally, no data ever leaves your Mac
- +Works fully offline with no internet connection required
- +Free and open source with no subscription or usage limits
Cons
- −Requires Apple Silicon Mac (M-series chip) and a recent version of macOS
- −Local model performance depends on your hardware specs
Key features
- ✓Run open models locally on Apple Silicon with no internet required
- ✓One-click connect to Ollama, MLX, or LM Studio
- ✓Optional integration with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
- ✓Shared memory across all connected models
- ✓Build autonomous agents with voice control, folder watchers, and browser plugins
- ✓Read, write, and execute files from your folders
- ✓No telemetry, no account, no usage caps
- ✓MIT licensed: free to use, fork, and modify
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Full Osaurus app, MIT licensed; Run open models locally with no usage charges; Bring your own keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and more |
| Workspaces | $20 | month | Up to 5 seats; Unlimited shared agents; $20 of cloud credits included every month, per workspace |
| Custom | — | month | Volume pricing and annual invoicing; Security review and procurement support; SSO, admin controls and audit needs, scoped with you |