Mochi 1
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
An open text-to-video model known for smooth, realistic motion.
- For tinkerers
- Works on Windows, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source, Apache-2.0
- Models
- Open weights
- Runs
- On your computer
- Real cost
- Free
What you need to run it
About 32 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 24 GB of video memory.
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- 3,767 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-10-22
Quick answers
Is Mochi 1 free?
Yes. Mochi 1 is free and open source, released under the Apache-2.0 license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.
Does Mochi 1 run on my own computer?
Yes. Mochi 1 runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.
What do I need to run Mochi 1?
About 32 GB of memory. Graphics card with about 24 GB of video memory. It works on Windows and Linux.
Is Mochi 1 still maintained?
Yes. The Mochi 1 project was last updated on 2026-10-22.
What paid tools can Mochi 1 replace?
People use Mochi 1 as a free alternative to Luma Dream Machine.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.
