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Magai alternatives with a Linux app

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

Magai is a paid product, starting at $20 per month (Standard). 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 Magai

  1. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Open WebUI has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Magai also covers workflow automation.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  2. 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). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • Chatbox has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  3. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • PyGPT has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Magai lists a web app.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  4. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • Claude has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    Claude pricing and details

  5. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Magai lists a web app.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  6. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • Jan has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Magai lists a web app.
    Jan pricing and details

  7. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • Msty has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Msty pricing and details

  8. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • AnythingLLM has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  9. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Cherry Studio has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Magai lists a web app.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  10. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Magai starts at $20 per month (Standard).
    • Maple AI has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  11. NextChat

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

    • NextChat has a free plan. Magai does not.
    • Only NextChat lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Magai also covers AI search, workflow automation and AI agents.
    NextChat pricing and details

Common questions

Which Magai alternatives have a Linux app?

Open WebUI, Chatbox, PyGPT, Claude, LM Studio, Jan, Msty, AnythingLLM and 3 more list a Linux app.

Does Magai have a Linux app?

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