Open source
Free
Apache-2.0; infrastructure and model terms separate
- Included scope
- Local server, native interface and compatible API
oMLX
● Identity checkedLocal model serving for Apple Silicon · Official-source review 2026-10-09
oMLX is an Apache-2.0 model server and native Mac interface built on MLX. It persists model cache blocks to SSD, serves multiple model types and provides compatible endpoints for supported coding clients.
- Category
- Local model serving for Apple Silicon
- Free access
- Apache-2.0 open-source software; hardware, storage and separately licensed model requirements remain.
- API access
- OpenAI-compatible chat completions and Anthropic-compatible messages endpoints, tool calling and MCP are advertised.
Is oMLX right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for Apple Silicon users evaluating local model serving for coding workflows.
Before you choose
Requires macOS 15+ and M1 or later; sixteen GB RAM minimum and sixty-four GB-plus recommended for larger models. Published benchmark results use an M3 Ultra with 512 GB and do not establish speed on an older Mac. Models need MLX format and their own license review. SSD cache uses disk capacity. Claimed speed, notarization and tool compatibility were not independently tested.
Workflow and handoff
Choose a model that fits the actual device memory, verify its license and benchmark a fixture task and disk use before connecting a production client.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires macOS 15+ and M1 or later; sixteen GB RAM minimum and sixty-four GB-plus recommended for larger models. Published benchmark results use an M3 Ultra with 512 GB and do not establish speed on an older Mac. Models need MLX format and their own license review. SSD cache uses disk capacity. Claimed speed, notarization and tool compatibility were not independently tested.
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 | oMLX is an Apache-2.0 model server and native Mac interface built on MLX. It persists model cache blocks to SSD, serves multiple model types and provides compatible endpoints for supported coding clients. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires macOS 15+ and M1 or later; sixteen GB RAM minimum and sixty-four GB-plus recommended for larger models. Published benchmark results use an M3 Ultra with 512 GB and do not establish speed on an older Mac. Models need MLX format and their own license review. SSD cache uses disk capacity. Claimed speed, notarization and tool compatibility were not independently tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
oMLX pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
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 oMLX used for?
oMLX is an Apache-2.0 model server and native Mac interface built on MLX. It persists model cache blocks to SSD, serves multiple model types and provides compatible endpoints for supported coding clients.
Does oMLX have a free plan?
Apache-2.0 open-source software; hardware, storage and separately licensed model requirements remain.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does oMLX cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use oMLX through an API?
OpenAI-compatible chat completions and Anthropic-compatible messages endpoints, tool calling and MCP are advertised.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires macOS 15+ and M1 or later; sixteen GB RAM minimum and sixty-four GB-plus recommended for larger models. Published benchmark results use an M3 Ultra with 512 GB and do not establish speed on an older Mac. Models need MLX format and their own license review. SSD cache uses disk capacity. Claimed speed, notarization and tool compatibility were not independently tested.
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.
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Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
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