LibreChat alternatives · AI Assistants
LibreChat alternatives with a Mac app
The LibreChat listing does not include a Mac app. 31 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list a Mac app.
LibreChat is free to use. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to LibreChat
- Free plan
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.
- 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). LibreChat is free.
- Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
- LibreChat also covers AI search.
- Free plan
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.
- Free trial · from €23.20/mo
Langdock
Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies
- Langdock starts at €23.20 per user / month, billed annually, models included (excl. VAT). LibreChat is free.
- LibreChat has a free plan. Langdock does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Langdock lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
DeepSeek
Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models
- DeepSeek is free. LibreChat is free.
- Only DeepSeek lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). LibreChat is free.
- Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- LibreChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps
- Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). LibreChat is free.
- Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Copilot also covers research.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $8.3/mo
Monica
AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar
- Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). LibreChat is free.
- Only Monica lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Sider
AI sidebar for the browser with many models and mobile apps
- Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year. LibreChat is free.
- Only Sider lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Sider lists a browser extension.
- Only LibreChat lists a web app.
- Free plan
Merlin
AI sidebar extension with models from several labs in one account
- Only Merlin lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
- LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which LibreChat alternatives have a Mac app?
Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, NextChat, Langdock, DeepSeek, Chatbox, PyGPT, Microsoft Copilot and 23 more list a Mac app.
Does LibreChat have a Mac app?
The LibreChat listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.
Which of these AI assistants are free?
Open WebUI, AnythingLLM, NextChat, DeepSeek, Chatbox, PyGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Jan and 19 more are free or have a free plan.
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.






