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BoltAI alternatives with a Linux app

The BoltAI listing does not include a Linux app. 11 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.

BoltAI is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates). All of them are free or have a free plan.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from BoltAI

  1. Chatbox

    AI chat client for your own API keys or a hosted model plan

    • Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Chatbox has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chatbox lists a web app.
    • Only Chatbox lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Chatbox vs BoltAIChatbox pricing and details

  2. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Msty has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Msty lists a web app.
    • Only Msty lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Msty vs BoltAIMsty pricing and details

  3. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  4. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Cherry Studio has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cherry Studio lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • BoltAI can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  5. Jan

    Open-source desktop app for running local and cloud AI models

    • Jan is free. BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Jan has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    Jan pricing and details

  6. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Open WebUI has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Open WebUI lists a web app.
    • Only Open WebUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  7. AnythingLLM

    Open-source AI app for documents, agents and local models

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • AnythingLLM has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a web app.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  8. PyGPT

    Open-source desktop AI assistant with agents, RAG and local models

    • PyGPT is free. BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • PyGPT has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  9. NextChat

    Lightweight open-source AI chat client you can self-deploy

    • NextChat has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NextChat lists a web app.
    • Only NextChat lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NextChat pricing and details

  10. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Claude has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claude lists a web app.
    • Only Claude lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Claude pricing and details

  11. Maple AI

    End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Maple AI has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Maple AI lists a web app.
    • Only Maple AI lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Maple AI pricing and details

Common questions

Which BoltAI alternatives have a Linux app?

Chatbox, Msty, LM Studio, Cherry Studio, Jan, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, PyGPT and 3 more list a Linux app.

Does BoltAI have a Linux app?

The BoltAI listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to BoltAI: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.