Stop Paying for AI! How to Run DeepSeek Locally for Free

Author(s): Prisca Ekhaeyemhe

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Are you tired of API costs and privacy concerns when using AI models? What if you could run a powerful AI like OpenAI’s models — right on your own machine, for free? I am not talking about the DeepSeek user interface where you still have to sign in and all your data will be owned by China, but rather, I am going to show you how to use it with Ollama server. Let’s dive into DeepSeek and set it up in minutes!

No API Charges — DeepSeek is open-source, meaning you can use it without worrying about subscription fees. Although API option is available.Data Privacy — Your data stays on your local machine, ensuring confidentiality and security.Cutting-Edge Technology — Built on a frontier model, DeepSeek delivers top-tier reasoning capabilities.No internet — With ollama server, DeepSeek can be run locally without internet connection.

When I started learning about Large Language Models (LLMs), I initially experimented with Llama because it was easy to use and completely free. It was an excellent starting point, but I quickly ran into its limitations compared to more advanced Frontier models. Wanting better performance, I decided to try… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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