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Self-hosted alternatives to Microsoft Copilot

The Microsoft Copilot 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.

Microsoft Copilot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). 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 Microsoft Copilot

  1. HuggingChat

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

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers research.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  2. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers research.
    Open 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). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TypingMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TypingMind pricing and details

  4. LibreChat

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

    • LibreChat is free. Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers research.
    LibreChat pricing and details

  5. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM 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). Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Big-AGI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search, AI agents and research.
    Big-AGI pricing and details

  7. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists an Android app.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search, AI agents and research.
    NextChat pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Copilot?

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

Can Microsoft Copilot be self-hosted?

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