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HuggingChat alternatives
HuggingChat compared with 5 alternatives: Open WebUI, LibreChat, Poe, Duck.ai and ChatGPT.
HuggingChat has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HuggingChatThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Open WebUI | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LibreChat | Free | Free | Web |
| Poe | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Duck.ai | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from HuggingChat
- Free plan
Open WebUI
Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models
- Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- HuggingChat is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that want a chat interface running on their own infrastructure
- Free
LibreChat
Open-source, self-hosted chat interface for many AI providers
- LibreChat is free. HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO).
Suits: Teams that want a self-hosted chat interface they can audit and extend
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Poe
One app for chatting with AI models from many different labs
- Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store). HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO).
- Only Poe lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- HuggingChat also covers AI agents.
Suits: Comparing many AI models without a subscription to each one
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Duck.ai
Private, anonymized chat with third-party AI models
- Duck.ai starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (DuckDuckGo Plus). HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO).
- Only Duck.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Duck.ai also covers dictation.
- HuggingChat also covers AI search and AI agents.
Suits: People who want to use mainstream AI models without an account
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO).
- 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.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
Limits worth knowing in HuggingChat
- It runs in a browser only and needs a Hugging Face account. No mobile app is listed, and the GitHub repository of the earlier macOS app was archived on Dec 5, 2025.
- Free accounts get $0.10 of monthly inference credits, subject to change, and Hugging Face does not say how many messages that covers.
- There is no HuggingChat-only plan: more usage comes from Hugging Face PRO at $9 per month, which bundles storage and Spaces benefits, and from buying extra credits.
- Only open source models are offered, and requests run on third-party inference providers that apply their own security and data-handling policies.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HuggingChat?
The alternatives to HuggingChat in this directory are Open WebUI, LibreChat, Poe, Duck.ai and ChatGPT. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HuggingChat.
Is there a free alternative to HuggingChat?
Yes. LibreChat is free to use. Open WebUI, Poe, Duck.ai and ChatGPT have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HuggingChat alternatives work on Windows?
The HuggingChat listing does not include a Windows app. Open WebUI, Poe, Duck.ai and ChatGPT list one.
Which HuggingChat alternatives work on macOS?
The HuggingChat listing does not include a macOS app. Open WebUI, Poe, Duck.ai and ChatGPT list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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