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Sider alternatives with a Linux app

The Sider listing does not include a Linux app. 14 of the 71 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.

Sider has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year. All of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Sider

  1. ChatGPT

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

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only ChatGPT lists a web app.
    • Only ChatGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    ChatGPT vs SiderChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Only Open WebUI lists a web app.
    • Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  3. 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). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Chatbox lists a web app.
    • Only Chatbox lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  4. PyGPT

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

    • PyGPT is free. Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only PyGPT lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  5. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Claude lists a web app.
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Sider also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
    Claude pricing and details

  6. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  7. Jan

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

    • Jan is free. Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Jan lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    Jan 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). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Msty lists a web app.
    • Only Msty lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    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). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a web app.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists an iOS app.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  10. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • Sider also covers AI search and grammar & style.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  11. Maple AI

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

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Maple AI lists a web app.
    • Only Maple AI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  12. Ollama

    Run open AI models on your computer or in Ollama's cloud

    • Ollama starts at $20 per month (Pro), or $16.67 per month billed annually. Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
    • Only Ollama lists a Linux app.
    • Only Sider lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    Ollama pricing and details

2 more that list a Linux app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which Sider alternatives have a Linux app?

ChatGPT, Open WebUI, Chatbox, PyGPT, Claude, LM Studio, Jan, Msty and 6 more list a Linux app.

Does Sider have a Linux app?

The Sider listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 Sider: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.