Updated 2025-02-23
Ollama Cloud
Ollama's cloud models run on Ollama's servers instead of locally. Same API as local Ollama. No GPU required. Requires ollama.com account.
Entry:Free tier; $20 Pro
Data:Cloud
Best for:No GPU needed, larger models
Use cases
Drafting and Q&A without GPU
Code assistance
Document analysis and RAG
Batch processing
Larger models (120B+)
Same tools as local Ollama
Pricing model
Free, Pro ($20/mo), and Max ($100/mo) tiers. Local deployment remains free regardless of cloud tier. Prompts/outputs not stored; encrypted in transit.
Free
$0/month
Light usage; basic cloud limits; unlimited local
Pro
$20/month
RAG, docs, coding; multiple cloud models; 3 private models, 3 collaborators
Max
$100/month
Heavy usage; 5+ cloud models; 5x Pro usage; 5 private models
API
Included
Direct access via ollama.com with API key
Team and enterprise plans coming soon. See https://ollama.com/pricing
Business fit
Pros
- No GPU or hardware cost
- Same API as local Ollama
- Larger models than typical local hardware
- Free tier for light use
- Predictable monthly pricing
Cons
- Data sent to Ollama cloud
- Usage limits on Free tier
- Requires ollama.com account
- Cloud-only; no offline
When it makes sense: Good when you want Ollama's model ecosystem without GPU investment. Compare with local Ollama for data-sensitive or high-volume workloads.
Data handling
Cloud requests encrypted in transit. Prompts and outputs not stored. Data processed on Ollama's cloud.
GDPR / compliance: Check ollama.com terms.
Data sovereignty: Cloud-hosted; data leaves your premises.