How much does Stuard cost?

The desktop app is free forever on your PC. Cloud credits, used for overnight jobs and extended research, start from $5 when you choose to use them.

What platforms is Stuard available on?

Stuard is currently available for Windows 10/11 with a 2-minute install. Mac and Linux users can get in line for future availability.

Does Stuard train on or sell my data?

No. Stuard never trains on your data and never sells it. Your files stay on your PC by default unless you explicitly ask to sync, and connected accounts are touched only when you request it.

Large Language ModelsAI Coding AssistantsHacker NewsJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026, 16:01 JST

Stuard AI brings local AI workspace to your PC, free forever

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What happened
Stuard launched a desktop app for Windows that runs AI directly on your PC rather than in browser tabs. It provides a unified memory across multiple AI models, lets you automate tasks like email drafting and form-filling by controlling your actual apps and files, and offers free local use with optional paid cloud credits starting at $5.
Why it matters
Instead of paying for multiple AI subscriptions and copying context between tabs, you get one persistent AI workspace on your machine that remembers your preferences and files, knows your accounts, and can work overnight on long research or automation tasks. All your data stays local by default — nothing trains on your data or leaves your PC without your permission.
What to watch
Stuard is currently Windows-only (10/11), with a 2-minute install; Mac and Linux users are on a waiting list. The free tier covers local operation; cloud credits (for overnight jobs and extended research) start at $5 when you choose to use them.

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Context & Analysis

Stuard positions itself as a replacement for the fragmented AI subscription model — where users pay for separate tools (ChatGPT, image generators, research assistants) and manually move context between them. By running as a local-first desktop application, Stuard sidesteps the tab-switching workflow and keeps your files, accounts, and chat history in one persistent workspace on your machine. The architecture reflects a privacy-first approach: your data never leaves your PC unless you explicitly move it to the cloud, and the app uses only your own API keys when you provide them. The free-forever positioning for local use is notable in a market dominated by subscription models; the optional paid tier emerges only when you delegate longer tasks to cloud compute overnight — a use case (research reports, email triage, form-filling) that benefits from persistent background execution. The Windows-only launch with Mac and Linux on a waiting list suggests a phased rollout strategy.

FAQ

How much does Stuard cost?: The desktop app is free forever on your PC. Cloud credits, used for overnight jobs and extended research, start from $5 when you choose to use them.
What platforms is Stuard available on?: Stuard is currently available for Windows 10/11 with a 2-minute install. Mac and Linux users can get in line for future availability.
Does Stuard train on or sell my data?: No. Stuard never trains on your data and never sells it. Your files stay on your PC by default unless you explicitly ask to sync, and connected accounts are touched only when you request it.

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