Pricing & Economics
Stop Paying $20–$200/mo for Cloud AI
Cloud AI rents you tokens with rate limits and data logging. iRun Studio gives you free local chat forever, Pro for just $5/month, or $50 for Lifetime access.
The essential on-device AI experience. Download models, chat offline, and never pay a cent.
- ✓ Unlimited local LLM chat
- ✓ Model Browser (Language, Vision, Logic)
- ✓ Run GGUF & MLX models
- ✓ 100% offline & airplane mode
- ✓ Zero telemetry & full privacy
- ✓ Connect optional cloud API keys
Flexible monthly access at 1/4th the price of cloud chatbots. 3-day free trial included.
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Autonomous Agent Mode & Tools
- ✓ CoreML Stable Diffusion Image Gen
- ✓ DeepSearch Automated Research (PDF)
- ✓ IdeaGen Brainstorming Studio
- ✓ Custom Manager Personas
Pay once, own iRun Pro forever across all current and future Apple Silicon updates. Zero recurring bills.
- ✓ All current & future Pro features
- ✓ Zero recurring monthly subscriptions
- ✓ 120Hz ProMotion Subagent Bar
- ✓ Revolver Mode Autonomous Loops
- ✓ Lifetime model engine updates
- ✓ Apple Family Sharing enabled
Full year of workstation AI power with 35% savings for active users.
- ✓ Everything in Pro Monthly
- ✓ Priority model architecture updates
- ✓ Multi-device iCloud sync
- ✓ 3-day free trial included
- ✓ Cancel anytime in Apple ID
Cumulative Cost Comparison: iRun vs Cloud AI
See how recurring cloud fees compound over time compared to iRun Studio ($5/mo or $50 Lifetime).
🎉 Estimated Total Savings over 3 years:
By switching to iRun Studio Lifetime, you eliminate monthly recurring cloud bills completely while keeping 100% of your data private on Apple Silicon.
Detailed Provider Comparison
See why running local intelligence on Apple Silicon beats renting cloud tokens.
| Provider | Monthly Price | 3-Year Total Cost | Token Rate Limits | Data Privacy | Offline Mode | Hardware Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iRun Studio
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$0 · $5/mo · $50 Life | $50 flat forever | ✓ Zero limits (unlimited) | ✓ 100% On-device, Zero logs | ✓ Full offline & airplane | Metal & Apple Neural Engine |
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ChatGPT
OpenAI
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$20 – $200 / mo | $720 – $7,200 | ✗ 40 msgs / 3 hours | Stored on cloud servers | ✗ No (Requires internet) | Cloud Server GPU Clusters |
|
Claude
Anthropic
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$20 – $Infinite / mo | $720 – $10,800+ | ✗ Strict usage caps & rate limits | Stored on cloud servers | ✗ No (Requires internet) | Cloud Server GPU Clusters |
|
Google
Gemini
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$20 – $100 / mo | $720 – $3,600 | ○ Model-dependent caps | Account and telemetry bound | ✗ No (Requires internet) | Google Cloud TPU Clusters |
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Groq
GroqCloud
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$20 – $100 / mo | $720 – $3,600 | ○ Token/min quotas | Cloud API logs | ✗ No (Requires internet) | Cloud LPU Chips |
iRun Studio Tier Comparison
Detailed breakdown of capabilities available across iRun Studio plans.
| Feature | Free Always | Pro Monthly ($5/mo) | Lifetime ($50 Once) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local LLM Chat (GGUF & MLX) | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Model Browser (Language, Vision, Logic) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Offline & Airplane Mode | ✓ 100% Offline | ✓ 100% Offline | ✓ 100% Offline |
| Autonomous Tool Calling (Web Search) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| CoreML Stable Diffusion (Image Gen) | ✗ | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Autonomous Agent Mode (Code & Terminal) | ✗ | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| DeepSearch PDF Research Reports | ✗ | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Manager & Unlimited Personas | ✗ | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Multi-Device iCloud Sync | ✗ | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is iRun Studio $50 for Lifetime instead of ongoing monthly fees?
Because iRun runs on your device's hardware (Apple Silicon), we don't incur expensive cloud server GPU bills for every token you generate. That allows us to offer an honest, affordable $50 Lifetime license that you own forever.
Will basic on-device chat stay free forever?
Yes! Core on-device chat with local GGUF/MLX models is free forever with no message caps, time limits, or token fees.
Does the $50 Lifetime license work across Mac, iPhone, and iPad?
Yes! Through Apple Universal Purchase and your Apple ID, one Lifetime purchase unlocks Pro features across all your macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.
How does the 3-day free trial work for Pro Monthly?
You can test all Pro features free for 3 days. You can cancel at any time through Apple ID Settings before the trial ends and you will not be charged.