Self-Hosted ChatGPT Alternatives

ChatGPT is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is OpenClaw, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ChatGPT and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to ChatGPT are Qwen, AnythingLLM, LibreChat and Meta Llama.

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ChatGPT alternatives are mainly AI Chatbots, but if you're looking for Large Language Model (LLM) Tools or AI Writing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, Android + Free, Android, EU, Grammar Check and Text Editors. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ChatGPT.
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  1. OpenClaw icon
     45 likes

    Personal AI assistant runs locally, supporting major chat platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and more, with extension to Matrix and Zalo. Integrates speech and listening on macOS, iOS, and Android, plus offers a controllable live Canvas, prioritizing privacy.

    124 OpenClaw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • Cloudron
     
  2. AnythingLLM icon
     48 likes

    Open-source privacy-focused chatbot platform allowing unlimited document uploads, multi-user and single-user modes, AI-powered chat with documents, vector database and LLM compatibility, customizable interface, message history, secure desktop deployment, and full user controls.

    209 AnythingLLM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  3. LibreChat icon
     41 likes

    LibreChat is a free, open source AI chat platform. This Web UI offers vast customization, supporting numerous AI providers, services, and integrations. Serves all AI Conversations in one place with a familiar interface, innovative enhancements, for as many users as you need.

    130 LibreChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • npm
     
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    it's free and open-source, but it's too difficult to setup and install.

    • LibreChat is Free and Open SourceChatGPT is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreChat is Privacy focusedChatGPT is not according to our users
  4. Meta Llama icon
     35 likes

    As part of Meta’s commitment to open science, today we are publicly releasing Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI), a state-of-the-art foundational large language model designed to help researchers advance their work in this subfield of AI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Apertus icon
     25 likes

    As a fully open language model, Apertus allows researchers, professionals and enthusiasts to build upon the model and adapt it to their specific needs, as well as to inspect any part of the training process.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Open R1 icon
     12 likes

    Open R1 is a community-driven, open-source initiative aimed at replicating the advanced AI capabilities of DeepSeek-R1 through transparent methodologies.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  7. MiroThinker icon
     9 likes

    MiroThinker is an open-source search agent model, built for tool-augmented reasoning and real-world information seeking, aiming to match the deep research experience of OpenAI Deep Research and Gemini Deep Research.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. StableLM icon
     9 likes

    StableLM is an open-source language model developed by Stability AI that can generate text and code for various downstream applications. StableLM showcases the power of small, efficient models that can generate high-performing text and code locally on personal devices.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. LocalAI  icon
     10 likes

    Drop-In OpenAI replacement, On-device, local-first, Generate text/image/speech/music/etc... Backend Agnostic: (llama.cpp, diffusers, bark.cpp, etc...), Optional Distributed Inference(P2P/Federated).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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