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Merlin alternatives with a Linux app

The Merlin listing does not include a Linux app. 17 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.

Merlin's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Merlin

  1. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • Only ChatGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    ChatGPT vs MerlinChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  3. Chatbox

    AI chat client for your own API keys or a hosted model plan

    • Only Chatbox lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  4. PyGPT

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

    • Only PyGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a web app.
    • Only Merlin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  5. Bearly

    Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models

    • Only Bearly lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists an Android app.
    • Bearly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bearly also covers transcription and research.
    Bearly pricing and details

  6. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    Claude pricing and details

  7. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a web app.
    • Only Merlin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  8. Jan

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

    • Only Jan lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a web app.
    • Only Merlin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    Jan pricing and details

  9. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Only Msty lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Msty pricing and details

  10. AnythingLLM

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

    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists an iOS app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  11. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a web app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  12. Maple AI

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

    • Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Merlin lists a browser extension.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Merlin also covers AI agents.
    Maple AI pricing and details

5 more that list a Linux app

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Which Merlin alternatives have a Linux app?

ChatGPT, Open WebUI, Chatbox, PyGPT, Bearly, Claude, LM Studio, Jan and 9 more list a Linux app.

Does Merlin have a Linux app?

The Merlin listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Merlin: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.