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Pi alternatives with a Linux app

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

Pi is free to use. 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 Pi

  1. ChatGPT

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

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Pi is free.
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • ChatGPT also covers AI search.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    ChatGPT vs PiChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Pi is free.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Claude also covers AI search.
    Claude vs PiClaude pricing and details

  3. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Pi is free.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists a web app.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  4. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. Pi is free.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists a web app.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    Jan pricing and details

  5. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI search and AI agents.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  6. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Pi is free.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Msty 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). Pi is free.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and 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 Pi lists a web app.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • Cherry Studio also covers AI agents.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  9. 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). Pi is free.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox also covers AI search and AI agents.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  10. NextChat

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

    • Only NextChat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists an Android app.
    • NextChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    NextChat pricing and details

  11. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. Pi is free.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Pi lists a web app.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  12. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Pi is free.
    • Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Maple AI also covers AI search.
    Maple AI pricing and details

5 more that list a Linux app

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Which Pi alternatives have a Linux app?

ChatGPT, Claude, LM Studio, Jan, Open WebUI, Msty, AnythingLLM, Cherry Studio and 9 more list a Linux app.

Does Pi have a Linux app?

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