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Poe alternatives with a Linux app

The Poe listing does not include a Linux app. 11 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.

Poe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Poe

  1. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    Claude pricing and details

  2. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Jan lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists a web app.
    • Only Poe lists iOS and Android apps.
    Jan pricing and details

  3. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI agents.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  4. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  5. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists a web app.
    • Only Poe lists iOS and Android apps.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  6. 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). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Chatbox lists a Linux app.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox also covers AI agents.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  7. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only PyGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists a web app.
    • Only Poe lists iOS and Android apps.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  8. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Msty lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Msty pricing and details

  9. AnythingLLM

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

    • AnythingLLM starts at $50 per month (Basic hosted cloud instance). Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe lists an iOS app.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  10. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Poe 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

  11. NextChat

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

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

Common questions

Which Poe alternatives have a Linux app?

Claude, Jan, Open WebUI, Maple AI, LM Studio, Chatbox, PyGPT, Msty and 3 more list a Linux app.

Does Poe have a Linux app?

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

When was this checked?

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