Local LLMs

Local LLM setups run models on company-controlled hardware or private infrastructure for more control over data and cost.

Best business use cases

  • Private document analysis
  • Offline AI tools
  • Cost-controlled internal assistants

Common tools and stacks

OllamaLlama-family modelsPrivate server or workstationRAG layer

Common risks or failure points

  • Hardware limits
  • Lower answer quality for some tasks
  • Harder maintenance and monitoring
Use this topic as a starting point for scoping. A builder should still confirm data access, security needs, expected volume, and review steps before implementation.