Osaurus
Own your AI: local agents on your own computer.
At a glance
Free + paid · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
Free $0 with no subscription and no account, MIT licensed, running open models locally with no usage charges; cloud models through prepaid credits, paying only for what is used. Workspaces are $20 per workspace per month at an introductory rate, with up to 5 seats, unlimited shared agents, and $20 of cloud credits included every month per workspace.
- Free allowance
Free $0 with no subscription and no account, MIT licensed, running open models locally with no usage charges; cloud models through prepaid credits, paying only for what is used.
- Best suited to
privacy-minded users who want agents on their own machine, since Osaurus runs local models with work staying on the device.; individuals who want a full local AI app without an account, since the free app is MIT licensed with no subscription and no account.; teams that want shared agents without a server, since Workspaces add shared agents and a team credit pool over an encrypted network the team hosts.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
privacy-minded users who want agents on their own machine, since Osaurus runs local models with work staying on the device.; individuals who want a full local AI app without an account, since the free app is MIT licensed with no subscription and no account.; teams that want shared agents without a server, since Workspaces add shared agents and a team credit pool over an encrypted network the team hosts.
Limits and trade-offs
Windows users who need a generally available release, since Windows is beta while Mac is the direct-download path.; teams that need more than 5 seats per workspace, since Workspaces cover up to 5 seats with unlimited shared agents.
Plans and free allowances
Free $0 with no subscription and no account, MIT licensed, running open models locally with no usage charges; cloud models through prepaid credits, paying only for what is used. Workspaces are $20 per workspace per month at an introductory rate, with up to 5 seats, unlimited shared agents, and $20 of cloud credits included every month per workspace.
Evidence
Official homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), Official pricing page ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Osaurus
Osaurus is local AI for everyone: AI agents that live on the user's computer, not in someone else's cloud, with local models keeping work on the machine. The full app is free and MIT licensed with no subscription and no account for individuals, running open models locally with no usage charges, while cloud models run through prepaid credits. Workspaces add shared agents and a team credit pool for $20 per workspace per month, on Mac, Windows beta and iPhone beta.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Osaurus
- privacy-minded users who want agents on their own machine, since Osaurus runs local models with work staying on the device.
- individuals who want a full local AI app without an account, since the free app is MIT licensed with no subscription and no account.
- teams that want shared agents without a server, since Workspaces add shared agents and a team credit pool over an encrypted network the team hosts.
When to choose something else
- Windows users who need a generally available release, since Windows is beta while Mac is the direct-download path.
- teams that need more than 5 seats per workspace, since Workspaces cover up to 5 seats with unlimited shared agents.
A practical starting workflow
- Download Osaurus for Mac, Windows beta, or iPhone beta, and run the full app with no account.
- Run open models locally for private work, or bring keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and more.
- Add a Workspace when the team needs shared agents and a pooled credit balance over its own encrypted network.
Check before committing
- The Windows build is beta and the iPhone build is TestFlight beta, so platform stability and availability may change.
- Cloud models run through prepaid credits, so cloud use is not included in the free app itself.
- The download and star figures on the homepage are project claims, not independently measured counts.
Common questions
What is Osaurus?
Local AI agents that live on the user's computer, not in someone else's cloud, with local models keeping work on the machine.
Is Osaurus free?
Yes, Osaurus is free and MIT licensed, with no subscription and no account for individuals; Workspaces add shared agents and a team credit pool.
Which platforms does Osaurus run on?
Mac on macOS 15.5 or later on Apple Silicon, Windows beta on Windows 11, and iPhone and iPad beta on iOS 26 via TestFlight.
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Sources and checks
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