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Cherry Studio alternatives
Cherry Studio compared with 8 alternatives: Chatbox, Jan, Msty, LM Studio, AnythingLLM and 3 more.
Cherry Studio has a free plan. All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry StudioThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chatbox | Free plan · from $3.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jan | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Msty | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LM Studio | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| AnythingLLM | Free plan · from $50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Locally AI | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| PocketPal AI | Free plan · from $0.99 one-time | Yes | iOS, Android |
| PyGPT | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Cherry Studio
- Free plan · from $3.50/mo
Chatbox
AI chat client for your own API keys or a hosted model plan
- Only Chatbox lists a web app.
- Chatbox also covers AI search.
Suits: People who want the same chat app on desktop, phone and browser
- Free
Jan
Open-source desktop app for running local and cloud AI models
- Only Cherry Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jan also covers AI search.
- Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
Suits: Running open models offline on your own computer
- Free plan · from $149/yr
Msty
Private AI workspace for local and online models
- Only Msty lists a web app.
- Only Cherry Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Individuals who want local and hosted models in one desktop app
- Free plan · from $20/mo
LM Studio
Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer
- Only Cherry Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Running open models privately on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer
- Free plan · from $50/mo
AnythingLLM
Open-source AI app for documents, agents and local models
- Only AnythingLLM lists a web app.
- Only Cherry Studio lists an iOS app.
- AnythingLLM is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
Suits: Chatting with private documents without sending them to a cloud service
- Free
Locally AI
Free app that runs open AI models offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Only Cherry Studio lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
Suits: Trying open models on an iPhone, iPad or Mac at no cost
- Free plan · from $0.99 one-time
PocketPal AI
Open-source app for running AI models offline on phones and tablets
- Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
Suits: Running open models privately on an iPhone, iPad or Android phone
- Free
PyGPT
Open-source desktop AI assistant with agents, RAG and local models
- Only Cherry Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
- PyGPT also covers AI search.
Suits: Technical users who want one desktop app for many model providers
Limits worth knowing in Cherry Studio
- No model access is included: you add your own API keys or local models, and each provider charges for usage separately.
- The Android, iPhone and iPad apps are in beta and are distributed as an APK and through TestFlight.
- Central model access, employee accounts and access control are in the Enterprise Edition only, which is quoted on request.
- AGPL-3.0 terms apply to commercial use; a commercial license that exempts a business from them is arranged by email.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cherry Studio?
The alternatives to Cherry Studio in this directory are Chatbox, Jan, Msty, LM Studio, AnythingLLM, Locally AI, PocketPal AI and PyGPT. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cherry Studio.
Is there a free alternative to Cherry Studio?
Yes. Jan, Locally AI and PyGPT are free to use. Chatbox, Msty, LM Studio, AnythingLLM and PocketPal AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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