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8 tools6 open source
| # | Tool ↕ | What is free | License | Platforms | GitHub ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open WebUI Open WebUI Inc. |
Free to self-host; the Open WebUI branding may only be removed for deployments of 50 or fewer users per 30 days or with an enterprise license. | Free Open WebUI License (BSD-3 + branding clause) |
DockerWebLinuxmacOSWindows | ★ 152,900 | |
| 2 | LobeHub (ex-LobeChat) LobeHub LLC |
Self-hosting is free; the cloud Free plan gives 500K credits per month (about 600 messages), paid plans start at $9.90/mo. | Free tier LobeHub Community License |
WebDockerWindowsmacOSLinux | ★ 82,800 | |
| 3 | AnythingLLM Mintplex Labs |
The desktop app and self-hosted Docker version are free with no token limits; the managed cloud is paid. | Open source MIT |
WindowsmacOSLinuxDocker | ★ 66,400 | |
| 4 | Cherry Studio CherryHQ |
The Community Edition is free, including commercial use under AGPL-3.0 terms. | Open source AGPL-3.0 |
WindowsmacOSLinux | ★ 52,100 | |
| 5 | LibreChat LibreChat (ClickHouse) |
Completely free and open source to self-host; you pay only your own model providers. | Open source MIT |
DockerWebLinux | ★ 44,800 | |
| 6 | Chatbox Community Edition Chatbox AI |
The Community Edition is free and open source, and the official app is free with your own API keys; the optional hosted service has a daily free allowance. | Open source GPL-3.0 |
WindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | ★ 41,800 | |
| 7 | SillyTavern SillyTavern community |
Completely free and open source with no online services or tracking; use your own backend or API keys. | Open source AGPL-3.0 |
WindowsmacOSLinuxDocker | ★ 33,700 | |
| 8 | NextChat NextChat Not maintained |
Free and open source to self-host or use as a desktop app with your own keys; the last release shipped in July 2025. | Open source MIT |
WebWindowsmacOSLinuxDocker | ★ 88,800 |
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