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Self-hosted alternatives to Pi

The Pi listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 9 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Pi is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Pi

  1. HuggingChat

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

    • HuggingChat starts at $9 per month (Hugging Face PRO). Pi is free.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HuggingChat also covers AI search and AI agents.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license). Pi is free.
    • Only Pi lists 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. 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

  5. LibreChat

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

    • LibreChat is free. Pi is free.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LibreChat also covers AI search and AI agents.
    LibreChat 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). Pi is free.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Big-AGI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    Big-AGI pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. SillyTavern

    Free, self-hosted chat interface for LLMs with deep prompt control

    • SillyTavern is free. Pi is free.
    • Only SillyTavern lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists an iOS app.
    • SillyTavern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SillyTavern pricing and details

  9. LocalAI

    Open-source runtime for running AI models on your own hardware

    • LocalAI is free. Pi is free.
    • Only LocalAI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Pi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LocalAI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LocalAI pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Pi?

Yes. HuggingChat, Open WebUI, TypingMind, AnythingLLM, LibreChat, Big-AGI, NextChat, SillyTavern and 1 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Pi be self-hosted?

The Pi 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 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.