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BoltAI alternatives with a Windows app

The BoltAI listing does not include a Windows app. 23 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list a Windows app.

BoltAI is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates). 22 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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. Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps

    • Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Microsoft Copilot has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and Android apps.
    Microsoft Copilot pricing and details

  10. DeepSeek

    Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models

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

  11. Kimi

    AI assistant and agent for research, slides, documents and code

    • Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly. BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Kimi has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kimi lists a web app.
    • Only Kimi lists Windows and Android apps.
    Kimi pricing and details

  12. Duck.ai

    Private, anonymized chat with third-party AI models

    • Duck.ai starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (DuckDuckGo Plus). BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates).
    • Duck.ai has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Duck.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Duck.ai lists Windows and Android apps.
    Duck.ai pricing and details

11 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which BoltAI alternatives have a Windows app?

Chatbox, Msty, LM Studio, Cherry Studio, Jan, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, PyGPT and 15 more list a Windows app.

Does BoltAI have a Windows app?

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

Which of these AI assistants are free?

Chatbox, Msty, LM Studio, Cherry Studio, Jan, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, PyGPT and 14 more are free or have a free plan.

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.