Private offline AI chat with 50+ on-device models. No account or subscription.
KernelAI - Offline AI Chat — description
KernelAI is private, offline AI chat for Android. Download a compatible model once, then run AI on your device, even in Airplane Mode. No account, cloud inference, or subscription is required.
ON-DEVICE AI
Downloaded compatible models run locally on your device. KernelAI checks device compatibility and memory needs before download so you can choose a model that fits your phone or tablet.
CHAT WITH DOCUMENTS
Ask questions about PDFs, DOCX, CSV, Markdown, and text files. Summarize, search, and find useful passages with on-device document chat.
UNDERSTAND IMAGES
Attach a photo, screenshot, chart, or diagram and ask what it shows with a compatible vision model. Image analysis runs on-device.
50+ MODEL OPTIONS
Browse models from Llama, Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral, Phi, and more. Import compatible GGUF models from files, URLs, or your local network. KernelAI shows which models are suitable for your device.
WRITE, LEARN, AND CODE
Use local models for writing, brainstorming, explanations, and code. Generate, explain, and review code with models selected for programming.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR AI
Set a system prompt and generation parameters for each model. See generation speed, context usage, and thinking output from supported reasoning models.
VOICE INPUT
Dictate prompts using a verified on-device speech engine. KernelAI does not upload microphone audio or fall back to online recognition.
ORGANIZE YOUR WORK
Keep conversations in folders, search history, branch a chat, edit or regenerate messages, and export your work.
OPTIONAL WEB SEARCH
Turn on web search when you need current information. Add your own Tavily or Exa API key; web search is off by default. Provider fees may apply, and search queries are sent directly to the provider you choose.
Everything currently available is free. There is no Pro tier or subscription.
Privacy Policy: https://kernelai.app/privacy
Terms: https://kernelai.app/terms
ON-DEVICE AI
Downloaded compatible models run locally on your device. KernelAI checks device compatibility and memory needs before download so you can choose a model that fits your phone or tablet.
CHAT WITH DOCUMENTS
Ask questions about PDFs, DOCX, CSV, Markdown, and text files. Summarize, search, and find useful passages with on-device document chat.
UNDERSTAND IMAGES
Attach a photo, screenshot, chart, or diagram and ask what it shows with a compatible vision model. Image analysis runs on-device.
50+ MODEL OPTIONS
Browse models from Llama, Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral, Phi, and more. Import compatible GGUF models from files, URLs, or your local network. KernelAI shows which models are suitable for your device.
WRITE, LEARN, AND CODE
Use local models for writing, brainstorming, explanations, and code. Generate, explain, and review code with models selected for programming.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR AI
Set a system prompt and generation parameters for each model. See generation speed, context usage, and thinking output from supported reasoning models.
VOICE INPUT
Dictate prompts using a verified on-device speech engine. KernelAI does not upload microphone audio or fall back to online recognition.
ORGANIZE YOUR WORK
Keep conversations in folders, search history, branch a chat, edit or regenerate messages, and export your work.
OPTIONAL WEB SEARCH
Turn on web search when you need current information. Add your own Tavily or Exa API key; web search is off by default. Provider fees may apply, and search queries are sent directly to the provider you choose.
Everything currently available is free. There is no Pro tier or subscription.
Privacy Policy: https://kernelai.app/privacy
Terms: https://kernelai.app/terms
What's new
KernelAI 2.0 brings a redesigned Android experience and powerful offline AI features.
• Chat with PDFs, DOCX, CSV, Markdown, and text files
• Analyze images with compatible vision models
• Browse 50+ device-matched models
• View thinking from supported reasoning models
• Use voice input
• Organize chats with folders, search, branching, and export
• Improved reliability, performance, and accessibility No account or subscription required.