True story: I started running n8n locally with Docker to cut dependency on paid AI APIs like OpenRouter.The issue? Free APIs have usage limits, so I switched to LM Studio for local AI models.
I tested a few models and landed on:
✅ DeepSeek LLM 7B Chat (deepseek-llm-7b-chat) — works on most laptops
âś… Good balance of speed + accuracy
âś… Runs fully offline, no API limits
Now, I’m helping other users find the best free LM Studio models that are:
- ⚡ Fast
- đź§ Smart in reasoning & answers
- đź’» Compatible with most laptops
💬 Question for you: Comment down the fastest and smartest local AI model you’ve used for n8n automations that works well on most laptops.