Scan PC
Detect CPU, RAM, GPU signals, storage, virtualization support, and installed AI tooling.
Windows-first local and private AI
MAIA by FWM
Your calm command center for private AI on your own PC.
MAIA scans your Windows machine, recommends the right local AI stack, installs runtimes like Ollama, pulls useful models, and helps you chat locally or with documents without guessing through setup.
Public desktop client
Local-first workflows
Account-based plan access
Setup score
86
Ready for private chat
Recommended stack
Ollama + compact instruct model
Windows
- Scan PCComplete
- Install runtimeQueued
- Pull modelReady
- Chat locallyNext
Product workflow
From blank Windows machine to useful local AI.
MAIA turns local model setup into a guided sequence, with plain-language decisions from first scan to first local chat.
Use case
Pick private chat, documents, coding help, knowledge workflows, or offline setup.
Recommendations
See model and runtime guidance matched to your hardware and your privacy expectations.
Install runtime
Install supported local runtimes such as Ollama with setup checks and troubleshooting help.
Pull model
Download compatible models and understand tradeoffs before you commit disk space.
Chat locally
Use private chat or document chat with clear controls for local files and source context.
Trust and privacy
Built for private AI on your own machine.
MAIA helps you understand what runs locally, what your machine can handle, and how to start using private AI with confidence.
Private by design
Local chat and document workflows are built around files and models running on your machine where supported.
Local-first workflows
Use MAIA to set up local runtimes, pick practical models, and keep sensitive work close to your PC.
Clear setup guidance
Plain-language recommendations help you move from hardware scan to a working local AI setup.
Account-protected upgrades
Optional paid plans add guided workflows, diagnostics, and support for users who need more from MAIA.
Pricing
Start free. Add managed intelligence when you need it.
The public desktop app stays easy to download. Paid tiers add advanced workflows, diagnostics, and support.
Free
$0
For getting local AI running on one Windows PC.
- Basic PC scan and setup score
- Public setup guidance
- Ollama helper and local chat
- Community-friendly download path
Personal
For power users
For private document chat, model comparison, and guided troubleshooting.
- Includes everything in Free
- Premium guided workflows
- Document and RAG workflow automation
- Model fit and performance guidance
- Troubleshooting doctor
Business
For teams
For companies standardizing private AI workflows across workstations.
- Includes everything in Personal
- Business knowledge workflows
- Advanced privacy and backup controls
- Diagnostics and support options
- Setup guidance for multiple workstations
Enterprise
Custom
For managed deployment, private packaging, and priority support.
- Includes everything in Business
- Custom setup and rollout help
- Private workflow packaging
- Managed deployment guidance
- Priority implementation support
Use cases
Practical private AI for real work.
Private chat
Run day-to-day prompts against local models for notes, drafts, and sensitive thinking.
PDF and document assistant
Ask questions over local documents with controls that keep source files understandable.
Business knowledge base
Prepare company notes, policies, and project knowledge for private AI-assisted search and answers.
Coding assistant
Use local models for code explanation, refactoring ideas, and project-aware support.
Offline AI setup
Prepare a machine for local inference and understand what continues to work without cloud calls.
Download
Install MAIA on Windows and start with the free desktop app.
The Windows installer is the public entry point. Start free, then choose a plan when you want more guided workflows, diagnostics, or support.
Account
Create an account or sign in to manage MAIA access.
Use the same MAIA account on the website and desktop app.
Access your MAIA account
Sign in to manage your plan, downloads, support, and desktop app access from one dedicated account page.
FAQ
Clear answers before you install.
Is my data local?
MAIA centers on local-first AI workflows. Local chats, models, and document work run on your PC where supported.
Do I need Ollama?
Not always, but Ollama is a supported runtime path and MAIA can guide installation when it is the right fit for your machine and use case.
What is free vs paid?
The free desktop app covers public download, core setup help, local runtime guidance, and basic local chat. Paid plans add advanced workflows, diagnostics, support, and business options.
Can paid features be used offline?
Local AI workflows can continue to run on your PC when your model and runtime are already installed. Some account features may need an internet connection.
Is an account required?
You can start with the free desktop app. An account helps manage plans, support, and paid options when you need them.