AnythingLLM AlternativesAI Chatbots & Large Language Model (LLM) Tools like AnythingLLM

Apps similar to AnythingLLM include ChatGPT, which has a free version. Other options are Lumo by Proton, DeepSeek, Ollama and Claude. AI Chatbots like AnythingLLM are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, the web, Windows, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. ChatGPT icon
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    AI language model perfect for generating interactive human-like text in various styles. Built on architecture allowing real-time natural language generation, ideal for applications demanding fluent, relevant output over diverse topics broadened by extensive training data.

    638 ChatGPT alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  2. Lumo by Proton icon
     194 likes

    Privacy-first AI assistant utilizing zero-access encryption and open-source code, ensuring no data logging, profiling, or training on chats, providing user-controlled, encrypted conversations, with compliance under GDPR and no sharing with third parties.

    157 Lumo by Proton alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  3. DeepSeek icon
     249 likes

    DeepSeek is a state-of-the-art AI assistant designed to provide intelligent, conversational support across diverse tasks. It leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to answer questions, generate creative content, solve complex problems, and offer...

    258 DeepSeek alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
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  4. Ollama icon
     257 likes

    Supports local deployment of Llama 3, Code Llama, and other language models, enabling users to customize and create personalized models. Ideal for AI development, it offers flexibility for offline AI needs and integrates AI writing and chatbot tools in local setups.

    108 Ollama alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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  5. Claude icon
     260 likes

    AI assistant offering secure chat and API access, specializing in summarization, search, writing, Q&A, and coding, with large token windows, customizable behavior, top data retention policies, and advanced safeguards for secure and reliable enterprise or individual use.

    423 Claude alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Sheets
    • Google Docs
    • Google Slides
    • Google Workspace
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Perplexity icon
     183 likes

    AI-powered engine offers precise answers through a conversational interface utilizing large language models. Features include predictive text, personalized profiles, and Pro Search for advanced AI capabilities. Ideal for summarizing content, exploring topics, and enhancing productivity.

    160 Perplexity alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
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  7. Jan.ai icon
     123 likes

    Open-source offline AI platform supports local LLMs including Llama, Gemma, Qwen, GPT-oss, integrates cloud services like OpenAI and Anthropic, enables custom assistant creation, offers OpenAI-compatible API on localhost, operates across diverse hardware and ensures privacy.

    288 Jan.ai alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. GPT4ALL icon
     145 likes

    Locally runs open-source chatbots focused on privacy using consumer CPUs, requiring no internet or GPU. Supports multiple models, custom settings, code and dialogue generation, integrated model downloader, familiar chat UI, and both MIT and enterprise licensing.

    230 GPT4ALL alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Flathub
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  9. Ensu icon
     41 likes

    Private offline AI chat using local language models on mobile and desktop, no accounts or tracking, open source Rust core, privacy-first design, cross-platform availability, ideal for confidential conversations, with end-to-end encrypted sync coming soon.

    82 Ensu alternatives

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  10. Open WebUI icon
     61 likes

    Feature-rich offline AI platform with support for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, text-to-image, cloud sync, privacy focus, ad-free experience, distraction-free and dark modes, no registration, easy deployment, and customizable UI.

    57 Open WebUI alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  11. LM Studio icon
     57 likes

    Enables running large language models entirely offline on desktop with integrated chat UI, OpenAI-compatible server, HuggingFace downloads, model discovery, support for multiple LLM formats and architectures, local privacy, GPU/CPU operation, and quick setup.

    90 LM Studio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Flathub
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  12. Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models, Alpaca provides an easy and begginer friendly way of interacting with local AI.

    205 Alpaca - Ollama Client alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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