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ChatLLM alternatives with a Linux app

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

ChatLLM is a paid product, starting at $10 per user / month (Basic). 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 ChatLLM

  1. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Open WebUI has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a browser extension.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  2. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • Claude has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • ChatLLM also covers AI agents and app builder.
    Claude 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). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a web app.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  4. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • Jan has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a web app.
    Jan pricing and details

  5. 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). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • Chatbox has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a browser extension.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  6. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • PyGPT has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a web app.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  7. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • Maple AI has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a browser extension.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  8. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • Msty has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists iOS and Android apps.
    Msty pricing and details

  9. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • AnythingLLM has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists an iOS app.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  10. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Cherry Studio has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a web app.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a browser extension.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  11. NextChat

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

    • NextChat has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only NextChat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ChatLLM lists an Android app.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a browser extension.
    NextChat pricing and details

Common questions

Which ChatLLM alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does ChatLLM have a Linux app?

The ChatLLM listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, 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 ChatLLM: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.