# What is Local model?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/local-model/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is Local model?

An LLM running on your own GPU instead of a hosted API — via Ollama, vLLM, or llama.cpp. Eliminates per-token cost and keeps data private, at the price of GPU hardware and slower inference.

## See also

- [NemoClaw: Local GPU](https://openclawdatabase.com/nemoclaw/local-gpu/)

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