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Self-hosted alternatives to Chatbox

The Chatbox listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Chatbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Chatbox

  1. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license). Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TypingMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TypingMind vs ChatboxTypingMind pricing and details

  2. Big-AGI

    Multi-model AI workspace that compares and merges answers

    • Big-AGI starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($108), or $10.99 billed monthly (Pro). Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Big-AGI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox also covers AI search and AI agents.
    Big-AGI vs ChatboxBig-AGI pricing and details

  3. NextChat

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

    • Only Chatbox lists an Android app.
    • NextChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox also covers AI search and AI agents.
    NextChat vs ChatboxNextChat pricing and details

  4. HuggingChat

    Hugging Face's open-source chat app for open AI models

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • HuggingChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  5. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  6. LibreChat

    Open-source, self-hosted chat interface for many AI providers

    • LibreChat is free. Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LibreChat pricing and details

  7. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Chatbox lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Chatbox?

Yes. TypingMind, Big-AGI, NextChat, HuggingChat, AnythingLLM, LibreChat and Open WebUI can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Chatbox be self-hosted?

The Chatbox listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Chatbox: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.