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Self-hosted alternatives to LM Studio

The LM Studio listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 7 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

LM Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from LM Studio

  1. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a web app.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists an Android app.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM vs LM StudioAnythingLLM pricing and details

  2. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a web app.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI search.
    Open WebUI vs LM StudioOpen WebUI pricing and details

  3. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only TypingMind lists a web app.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TypingMind pricing and details

  4. HuggingChat

    Hugging Face's open-source chat app for open AI models

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only HuggingChat lists a web app.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  5. LibreChat

    Open-source, self-hosted chat interface for many AI providers

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

  6. Big-AGI

    Multi-model AI workspace that compares and merges answers

    • Big-AGI starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($108), or $10.99 billed monthly (Pro). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Big-AGI lists a web app.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Big-AGI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Big-AGI pricing and details

  7. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists a web app.
    • Only NextChat lists an iOS app.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LM Studio also covers AI agents.
    NextChat pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to LM Studio?

Yes. AnythingLLM, Open WebUI, TypingMind, HuggingChat, LibreChat, Big-AGI and NextChat can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can LM Studio be self-hosted?

The LM Studio listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 LM Studio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.