Gemini alternatives · AI Assistants
Gemini alternatives with a Linux app
The Gemini listing does not include a Linux app. 11 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.
Gemini has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). 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 Gemini
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
- Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Claude lists a Linux app.
- Only Claude lists a browser extension.
- Free
Jan
Open-source desktop app for running local and cloud AI models
- Jan is free. Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Jan lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists a web app.
- Only Gemini lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan
Open WebUI
Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models
- Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists iOS and Android apps.
- Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI agents.
- Free plan · from $3.50/mo
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). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Chatbox lists a Linux app.
- Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
- Chatbox also covers AI agents.
- Free
PyGPT
Open-source desktop AI assistant with agents, RAG and local models
- PyGPT is free. Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only PyGPT lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists a web app.
- Only Gemini lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Maple AI
End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves
- Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
- Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $20/mo
LM Studio
Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer
- LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists a web app.
- Only Gemini lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $149/yr
Msty
Private AI workspace for local and online models
- Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Msty lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists iOS and Android apps.
- Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $50/mo
AnythingLLM
Open-source AI app for documents, agents and local models
- AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists an iOS app.
- AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Cherry Studio
Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers
- Only Cherry Studio lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists a web app.
- Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
- Free plan
NextChat
Lightweight open-source AI chat client you can self-deploy
- Only NextChat lists a Linux app.
- Only Gemini lists an Android app.
- NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Gemini also covers AI search.
Common questions
Which Gemini alternatives have a Linux app?
Claude, Jan, Open WebUI, Chatbox, PyGPT, Maple AI, LM Studio, Msty and 3 more list a Linux app.
Does Gemini have a Linux app?
The Gemini listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
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 Gemini: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.



