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WhichTool score
75
#4 in
Local & open-weight models
Capability fit23/30
Community signal14/20
Value11/15
Momentum8/10
Reliability & trust11/15
User ratings8/10
Pricing
freemium
Price detail
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Released
2016
Last verified
2026-10-14

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