LTX Desktop
A real local video editor with text and image generation built in; your GPU replaces the credit card.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Download the Windows .exe or macOS .dmg from the project's GitHub Releases page
- Operational Setup
- Serious local generation currently needs a high-end NVIDIA Windows GPU and very large model downloads; macOS generation relies on an API key instead of local inference
- Where Your Data Lives
- Projects, settings, logs, downloaded models, source assets, and renders live in the platform-specific LTXDesktop application-data folder; API mode uploads the material needed for the requested generation
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It substitutes LTX models for Hailuo's MiniMax model, so the characteristic motion and quality differ even before the user confronts the demanding local GPU requirement or API bill.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
LTX Desktop FAQ
Common questions
Is LTX Desktop free and open source?+
LTX Desktop is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local or hosted. A real local video editor with text and image generation built in; your GPU replaces the credit card.
What paid software does LTX Desktop replace?+
LTX Desktop serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Hailuo AI, Kaiber, Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine, Pika, Runway, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up LTX Desktop?+
Installation: Download the Windows .exe or macOS .dmg from the project's GitHub Releases page. Setup notes: Serious local generation currently needs a high-end NVIDIA Windows GPU and very large model downloads; macOS generation relies on an API key instead of local inference
What is the catch or trade-off with LTX Desktop?+
It substitutes LTX models for Hailuo's MiniMax model, so the characteristic motion and quality differ even before the user confronts the demanding local GPU requirement or API bill.