Version 1.0.11 — Fully Local Beta — under active development

Your local AI assistant,
private & extensible

An intelligent assistant that runs entirely on your computer, privately. Connect it to your files, apps and services — never depending on the cloud.

Beta version. Subscriptions and all features are operational — thank you for your patience with any bugs. Share feedback

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Everything you need, local and private

RestIA brings together everything you need to work with AI — no mandatory subscription, and your data never leaves your computer.

100% Local

Your conversations, documents and code stay stored exclusively on your disk. The AI runs on your machine: only the web features you use (search, weather, finance) reach the Internet.

Voice dictation

Speak instead of typing: fast speech recognition that runs entirely on your computer.

Connectors

Connect your assistant to your files, calendar, messaging or notes, so it can take real action for you.

Dashboard

See at a glance the memory used by your models, to keep the app fast and smooth.

Instant search

Instantly find your conversations, models or settings with a single keyboard shortcut.

Internet search

Give your assistant access to the latest information through built-in web search.

Recommended & minimum system specs

RestIA adapts to your hardware. Your models run 100% on your local resources with no cloud dependency.

Minimum Specs

Lightweight Models (2B - 7B)

Ideal for compact models (Gemma:2b, Llama3.2-1b, Qwen2.5-3b), web search and voice dictation.

  • OS: Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 22.04+ (macOS: coming soon)
  • Processor: Intel i5 / Ryzen 5 (4+ cores)
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Graphics card: 4 GB VRAM (or integrated GPU / Unified Memory)
  • Storage: 10 GB of free SSD space
Recommended
Recommended Specs

Advanced Models (8B - 14B+)

Optimal performance for Gemma2:9b, Mistral-7B, Qwen2.5:14b, autonomous agents and concurrent MCP connectors.

  • OS: Windows 11, Ubuntu 24.04
  • Processor: Intel i7/i9, Ryzen 7/9
  • RAM: 16 GB to 32 GB
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / 4060+ (8 GB+ VRAM)
  • Storage: 30 GB of free NVMe SSD space

A simple freemium model

The app runs for free, locally. Optional subscriptions unlock advanced features.

Free

€0
  • All local AI models
  • 50 web searches / day
  • Built-in weather
  • Built-in tools only (no external connector)
  • 20 conversations of history
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Premium

€9.99/month
  • Everything in Plus
  • Unlimited web search and finance
  • Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Calendar)
  • Unlimited external connectors
  • Unlimited storage
  • Account on 3 machines · priority support
Feature Free Plus Premium
Local AI models All All
Internet search 50 / day Unlimited
Finance & stock markets (quotes, history) Unlimited
Voice dictation
Saved conversations 20 Unlimited
External connectors Unlimited
Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Calendar)
Number of devices 1 3
Priority support

Secure payment by Stripe. Change or cancel anytime from your client area.

State-of-the-art security

Total control over write actions

Unlike other assistants that write to your system uncontrollably, RestIA includes a hard security barrier:

  • Granular permissions: Enable or disable each MCP tool's permissions individually. Disabled tools are invisible to the AI.
  • In-bubble approval: Every file write, edit or Git commit asks for your real-time approval, with an edit form to tweak the code or message on the fly.
  • Model guardrails: If a lightweight or non-recommended model tries to force tool usage, it is immediately blocked to prevent any suspicious command.
Connector permissions: Filesystem
fs_list (Read) Read
fs_read (Read) Read
fs_write (Write) Approval
fs_modify (Modify) Approval

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Is it really free?

Yes. The app runs for free on your computer, with no time limit. Optional subscriptions (Plus, Premium) unlock advanced features, but the essentials stay free.

Does my data stay private?

Absolutely. Your conversations, files and documents stay on your computer. The assistant thinks locally, without sending your data to any external service.

Do I need technical skills?

No. On first launch, a guide walks you through it step by step: automatic engine install, downloading a first model, then you start chatting. No complicated setup.

Does it work without an Internet connection?

Yes, once installed. The assistant works offline. Internet is only needed for web search and a few optional online features.

What computer do I need?

A recent computer with 8 GB of memory is enough to get started. For more powerful models, 16 GB and a dedicated graphics card give a better experience (see the Requirements section).

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Subscriptions have no commitment: you can change plan or cancel whenever you like from your client area. Payment is secured by Stripe.

Ready to take back control of your AI?

Download the latest stable version of RestIA. The app includes the core engine and connects automatically to your local Ollama.

Windows
Standard .exe installer
Download for Windows
macOS
Universal .dmg file — coming soon
Notify me at launch
Linux
Portable .AppImage format
Download for Linux