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Best free ChatGPT alternatives that run on your computer

Private AI chat with no subscription: these apps run open models on your own laptop.

  1. Use a ChatGPT-like assistant that runs 100% offline
    ★ 45.4kstars
    jan by janhq · Free alternative to ChatGPT, LM Studio
    Easiest: a normal desktop app that works offline
    No codingDesktop appHealthy
  2. Run AI models like Llama, Qwen and DeepSeek on your own computer
    ★ 186kstars
    ollama by ollama · Free alternative to LM Studio, ChatGPT Plus
    The most popular way to run models; many apps build on it
    No codingDesktop appHealthy
  3. Chat with AI privately on your own computer, no internet needed
    ★ 77.3kstars
    gpt4all by nomic-ai · Free alternative to ChatGPT, LM Studio
    Runs on most laptops, can read your documents
    No codingDesktop appFair
  4. Get a ChatGPT-style interface for any AI model, including local ones
    ★ 158kstars
    open-webui by open-webui · Free alternative to ChatGPT
    The most ChatGPT-like interface, shareable with family
    Some setupSelf-hosted appHealthy
  5. Use many AI models and assistants in one desktop app
    ★ 53.2kstars
    cherry-studio by CherryHQ · Free alternative to ChatGPT desktop app
    One desktop app for local and cloud models
    No codingDesktop appHealthy

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