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Self-hosted alternatives to ChatGPT

The ChatGPT 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.

ChatGPT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month (Go). 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 ChatGPT

  1. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatGPT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI agents.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  2. HuggingChat

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

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HuggingChat also covers AI agents.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  3. TypingMind

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

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TypingMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TypingMind pricing and details

  4. LibreChat

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

    • LibreChat is free. ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LibreChat also covers AI agents.
    LibreChat 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). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatGPT lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  6. 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). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Big-AGI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ChatGPT also covers AI search.
    Big-AGI pricing and details

  7. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatGPT lists an Android app.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ChatGPT also covers AI search.
    NextChat pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to ChatGPT?

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

Can ChatGPT be self-hosted?

The ChatGPT listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 ChatGPT: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.