LobeHub (ex-LobeChat)
Agent-focused AI chat workspace with many providers, Ollama, MCP plugins and a knowledge base; self-host, cloud or desktop.
- License
- LobeHub Community License
- Platforms
- Web, Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
LobeHub (ex-LobeChat) works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is LobeHub (ex-LobeChat) free?
Self-hosting is free; the cloud Free plan gives 500K credits per month (about 600 messages), paid plans start at $9.90/mo.
Does LobeHub (ex-LobeChat) work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does LobeHub (ex-LobeChat) use?
LobeHub Community License. There is a free tier and paid plans.