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ChatHub alternatives with a Linux app

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

ChatHub has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 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 ChatHub

  1. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
  2. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Jan lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a web app.
    • Only ChatHub lists iOS and Android apps.
  3. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  4. 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). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Chatbox lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
  5. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only PyGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a web app.
    • Only ChatHub lists iOS and Android apps.
  6. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  7. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a web app.
    • Only ChatHub lists iOS and Android apps.
  8. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only Msty lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
  9. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists an iOS app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
  10. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a web app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
  11. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists a Linux app.
    • Only ChatHub lists an Android app.
    • Only ChatHub lists a browser extension.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which ChatHub alternatives have a Linux app?

Claude, Jan, Open WebUI, Chatbox, PyGPT, Maple AI, LM Studio, Msty and 3 more list a Linux app.

Does ChatHub have a Linux app?

The ChatHub listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

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 ChatHub: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.