Welcome to our directory of completely free and open-source AI tools that you can run locally on your own machine. By running these tools locally, you ensure maximum privacy and control over your data. Watch the video guides below for an overview, and check the directory lists for links to download.
Image Generation (Local Models)
Tool Name
Description
Link
ComfyUI
The power-user standard. Node-based interface for building intricate generation pipelines. In 2026 it’s typically the first interface to support new experimental features like video diffusion or hybrid MoE pipelines. Everything runs locally, zero data leaves your machine.
An optimized fork of the classic WebUI with significant backend improvements for memory management and inference speed — often the easiest entry point for new users on consumer hardware.
Designed for professional environments where efficiency matters. Supports multiple backends to distribute generation across multiple GPUs or machines. Its “Grid” feature is useful for testing how different models or settings affect a specific prompt.
Open-source AI canvas alternative, explicitly focused on privacy and local usability — positioned as a substitute for Canva. Supports Flux, Stable Diffusion, and ComfyUI as backends.
