The EQ layer for AI

Find the right AI.

Tell us what you're trying to accomplish. YEQT recommends the simplest, smartest solution that fits your computer and your priorities.

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A quiet approachNo jargon. No hype.
Step One

What are you trying to do?

Pick a goal. We'll take it from there — no model names required.

YEQT Choice

We think this is the sweet spot.

A quick look at what a recommendation feels like — three picks, plain language, honest tradeoffs.

Best OverallFree

Llama 3 · 8B

Open source

This is what we'd recommend to almost everyone. It's fast, surprisingly smart for its size, and runs beautifully on most modern Macs and PCs.

  • SetupAbout 5 minutes
  • PrivacyRuns 100% on your device
  • Feels likeA patient, quick-thinking assistant
Curated

Collections, hand-picked.

01

Best AI for Mac

Editor's picks

02

Best Offline AI

No cloud required

03

Best for Students

Free & friendly

04

Fastest AI

Snappy on any laptop

05

Best Privacy

Your data stays yours

06

Hidden Gems

Small, surprising models

How it works

Three calm steps.

  1. 01

    Pick a goal

    Tell us what you're trying to accomplish, in your own words.

  2. 02

    Answer a few questions

    Your computer, what you value, how comfortable you are.

  3. 03

    Get three picks

    Best overall, best performance, best lightweight — with real reasons.

"Finally — someone explained AI in a way that makes sense."

That's the feeling we're after. Not another dashboard. Not another benchmark. Just a trusted friend who happens to know AI extremely well.