Where Ollama fits
Use it when a local development workflow needs a model runtime outside a browser chat.
Check before you choose
Budget for model storage and memory, and check the license of each model you select.
Find the right edition
Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.
Compare the workflow
Start by deciding whether your task needs a hosted service or a model running on your own hardware. A chat assistant, a code editor and a local runtime solve different problems even when they use similar models.