BaseRT runtime
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License and commercial terms unconfirmed
- Included scope
- Local inference and agent model serving
BaseRT
● Identity checkedApple Silicon local-model runtime · Official-source review 2026-10-09
BaseRT is Base Compute’s local inference runtime for Apple Silicon, advertising supported model families and serving for coding-agent clients. The official page provides installation, documentation and repository links plus model-specific benchmark examples.
- Category
- Apple Silicon local-model runtime
- Free access
- Not confirmed: source license, commercial fee or ongoing free allowance. Download/install and GitHub links do not establish unrestricted free use.
- API access
- Local model-serving interface and pi coding-agent plugin advertised; exact protocol compatibility and public SDK scope need documentation.
Is BaseRT right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to developers investigating on-device model serving on Apple Silicon.
Before you choose
Listed Qwen, Llama, Gemma, Mistral, Phi and Nomic families do not establish support for every checkpoint/quantization. Memory requirements, minimum macOS, context limits and model licenses require checks. Prefill/decode comparisons use named model settings on Apple M5 Pro and are vendor benchmarks, not our results or universal speed guarantees. Local-only behavior depends on selected client and model; agent tools can still contact external services. No installer, model download, server or performance test run.
Workflow and handoff
Read runtime/model licenses, select a model that fits hardware and measure a synthetic workload before replacing an existing inference stack.
Pricing and practical limits
Listed Qwen, Llama, Gemma, Mistral, Phi and Nomic families do not establish support for every checkpoint/quantization. Memory requirements, minimum macOS, context limits and model licenses require checks. Prefill/decode comparisons use named model settings on Apple M5 Pro and are vendor benchmarks, not our results or universal speed guarantees. Local-only behavior depends on selected client and model; agent tools can still contact external services. No installer, model download, server or performance test run.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | BaseRT is Base Compute’s local inference runtime for Apple Silicon, advertising supported model families and serving for coding-agent clients. The official page provides installation, documentation and repository links plus model-specific benchmark examples. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Listed Qwen, Llama, Gemma, Mistral, Phi and Nomic families do not establish support for every checkpoint/quantization. Memory requirements, minimum macOS, context limits and model licenses require checks. Prefill/decode comparisons use named model settings on Apple M5 Pro and are vendor benchmarks, not our results or universal speed guarantees. Local-only behavior depends on selected client and model; agent tools can still contact external services. No installer, model download, server or performance test run. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
BaseRT pricing & plans
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is BaseRT used for?
BaseRT is Base Compute’s local inference runtime for Apple Silicon, advertising supported model families and serving for coding-agent clients. The official page provides installation, documentation and repository links plus model-specific benchmark examples.
Does BaseRT have a free plan?
Not confirmed: source license, commercial fee or ongoing free allowance. Download/install and GitHub links do not establish unrestricted free use.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does BaseRT cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use BaseRT through an API?
Local model-serving interface and pi coding-agent plugin advertised; exact protocol compatibility and public SDK scope need documentation.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Listed Qwen, Llama, Gemma, Mistral, Phi and Nomic families do not establish support for every checkpoint/quantization. Memory requirements, minimum macOS, context limits and model licenses require checks. Prefill/decode comparisons use named model settings on Apple M5 Pro and are vendor benchmarks, not our results or universal speed guarantees. Local-only behavior depends on selected client and model; agent tools can still contact external services. No installer, model download, server or performance test run.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
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