About GPT4All
GPT4All is a desktop app for running open-source AI models on your own computer. Your conversations stay on the device, and no cloud service is needed.
What it does
You download models inside the app and chat with them offline. Its LocalDocs feature lets a model answer questions using files stored on your machine. The app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and it supports a wide range of models that can be picked to match your hardware.
Key features
- Offline chat with open-source models
- LocalDocs for chatting with your own files
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Access to thousands of models
- Options for building local assistants
Who it's for
- People who want private AI on a personal computer
- Developers testing local assistants
- Small teams that need a chat tool without sending data out
Pricing and good to know
The software is open source under the MIT licence, as listed on GitHub. Speed and the size of model you can use depend on your processor, graphics card and memory. The company behind the app also sells separate paid products, which are not needed to use GPT4All.
Highlights
- Chat offline with open-source models
- Ask questions about your own files
- Run on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Pick from thousands of models
- Build local assistants and workflows
