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Lumo alternatives
Lumo compared with 7 alternatives: Duck.ai, Venice, Confer, Mistral Vibe, ChatGPT and 2 more.
Lumo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LumoThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Duck.ai | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Venice | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Confer | Free plan · from $34.99 | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Mistral Vibe | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kagi Assistant | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Maple AI | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Lumo
- 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). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Only Duck.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
- Duck.ai also covers dictation.
- Lumo also covers AI search.
Suits: People who want to use mainstream AI models without an account
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Venice
Privacy-focused AI app for chat, images and video across many models
- Venice starts at $18 per month, or $180 per year (Pro). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Venice is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want chat history kept on their own device
- Free plan · from $34.99
Confer
End-to-end encrypted AI assistant from the creator of Signal
- Confer starts at $34.99 (Confer Membership, US App Store; billing period not shown). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Only Lumo lists an Android app.
- Confer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Discussing health, money or work without leaving a readable server-side record
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Mistral Vibe
Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat
- Mistral Vibe starts at $14.99 per month, excluding taxes (Pro). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
- Mistral Vibe also covers AI agents and research.
Suits: People who want a chat assistant and a coding agent in one subscription
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Only ChatGPT lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Kagi Assistant
Multi-model AI assistant included with a Kagi Search plan
- Kagi Assistant starts at $5 per month, or $54 per year (Kagi Starter). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Lumo has a free plan. Kagi Assistant does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
- Kagi Assistant also covers research.
Suits: Kagi Search subscribers who want an assistant on the same plan
- 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). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
- Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Maple AI is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want cloud-hosted models without exposing their chats
Limits worth knowing in Lumo
- The free plan limits Max model usage, messages, chat history, image generations and uploads, and allows 1 Project; Proton gives no exact numbers.
- The download menu lists iOS and Android apps and a web app; no desktop app is listed.
- Business use is sold separately, as Lumo Professional or as part of Proton Workspace.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lumo?
The alternatives to Lumo in this directory are Duck.ai, Venice, Confer, Mistral Vibe, ChatGPT, Kagi Assistant and Maple AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lumo.
Is there a free alternative to Lumo?
Yes. Duck.ai, Venice, Confer, Mistral Vibe, ChatGPT and Maple AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lumo alternatives work on Windows?
The Lumo listing does not include a Windows app. Duck.ai, ChatGPT and Maple AI list one.
Which Lumo alternatives work on macOS?
The Lumo listing does not include a macOS app. Duck.ai, ChatGPT and Maple AI list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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