Olares
Open-source personal cloud OS for running always-on agents at home.
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About Olares
Olares is listed in our agent infra category and is aimed at builders. Open-source personal cloud OS for running always-on agents at home. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Olares?
Olares is an open-source personal cloud OS you operate in plain language, built to run AI agents and LLMs on hardware you own.
Powered by Kubernetes, it turns your machines into a self-hosted AI platform reachable from any browser, with compute, storage, networking and apps in one place.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: olares.com.
Who is Olares for?
Individuals and small teams who want always-on agents and models at home or on their own servers.
Olares at a glance
- Open source: Yes (GNU AGPL v3.0)
- GitHub: beclab/Olares · 5,311 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Personal cloud OS
- Runs agents and LLMs on your hardware
- Kubernetes-based
- Browser access
Olares FAQ
What is Olares?
Olares is an open-source personal cloud OS you operate in plain language, built to run AI agents and LLMs on hardware you own.
Who is Olares for?
Individuals and small teams who want always-on agents and models at home or on their own servers.
Is Olares free?
Olares's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Olares open source?
Yes. Olares is released under the GNU AGPL v3.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Olares?
Similar tools include Together AI, Groq, Agent Barn, EigenFlux, Omnara and Monid.
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