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Lumo alternatives with a Linux app

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

Lumo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly. 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 Lumo

  1. 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.
    Maple AI vs LumoMaple AI pricing and details

  2. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists a web app.
    • Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
    Jan pricing and details

  3. 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). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Chatbox also covers AI agents.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  4. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Lumo lists a web app.
    • Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  5. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
    Claude pricing and details

  6. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Lumo is open source, according to its own site.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  7. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  8. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists a web app.
    • Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
    • Lumo also covers AI search.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  9. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists an Android app.
    • NextChat is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Lumo also covers AI search.
    NextChat 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). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists a web app.
    • Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
    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). Lumo starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($119.88), or $12.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Lumo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Msty pricing and details

Common questions

Which Lumo alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Lumo have a Linux app?

The Lumo listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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