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Self-hosted alternatives to Monica

The Monica 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.

Monica has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Monica

  1. HuggingChat

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

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
    • Only Monica lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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 Monica lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
    • Only Monica lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TypingMind pricing and details

  4. LibreChat

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

    • LibreChat is free. Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
    • Only Monica lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only Monica lists an iOS app.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    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). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
    • Only Monica lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Monica lists a browser extension.
    • Big-AGI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Big-AGI pricing and details

  7. NextChat

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

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

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Monica?

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

Can Monica be self-hosted?

The Monica listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 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 Monica: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.