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LibreChat alternatives with a Linux app

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

LibreChat is free to use. 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 LibreChat

  1. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • LibreChat is open source, according to its own site.
    Open WebUI vs LibreChatOpen WebUI pricing and details

  2. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). LibreChat is free.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
    • LibreChat also covers AI search.
    AnythingLLM vs LibreChatAnythingLLM pricing and details

  3. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • LibreChat also covers AI search and AI agents.
    NextChat vs LibreChatNextChat pricing and details

  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). LibreChat is free.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  5. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. LibreChat is free.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only LibreChat lists a web app.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  6. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. LibreChat is free.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LibreChat lists a web app.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jan pricing and details

  7. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LibreChat lists a web app.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LibreChat also covers AI search.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  8. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). LibreChat is free.
    • Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Maple AI is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  9. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). LibreChat is free.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Claude pricing and details

  10. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). LibreChat is free.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LibreChat lists a web app.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  11. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). LibreChat is free.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Msty pricing and details

Common questions

Which LibreChat alternatives have a Linux app?

Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, NextChat, Chatbox, PyGPT, Jan, Cherry Studio, Maple AI and 3 more list a Linux app.

Does LibreChat have a Linux app?

The LibreChat listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

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