LM Studio, Ollama push local hosting

- Conversation around LM Studio and Ollama surged as builders flag local model hosting to avoid API costs and keep sensitive job data on‑premise. (x.com) - Posts stressed privacy and zero API billing as the selling points, recommending local hosting when installers handle customer photos and job details. (x.com) - That trend lowers recurring LLM fees for high‑volume workflows, but it shifts complexity to ops: hardware, model updates, and maintenance. (x.com)