Open Source DeepSeek AlternativesAI Chatbots & Large Language Model (LLM) Tools like DeepSeek

The best open source alternative to DeepSeek is Lumo by Proton. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DeepSeek and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to DeepSeek are Ollama, Jan.ai, LibreChat and Qwen.

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DeepSeek 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 Open Source and Free. 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 DeepSeek.
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  1. Lumo by Proton icon
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    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.

    88 Lumo by Proton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
    • Lumo by Proton is the most popular Open Source alternative to DeepSeek.

    • Lumo by Proton is Freemium and Open SourceDeepSeek is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Lumo by Proton is Privacy focusedDeepSeek is not according to our users
  2. Ollama icon
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    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.

    60 Ollama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Ollama is the most popular Linux alternative to DeepSeek.

    • Ollama is Free and Open SourceDeepSeek is Freemium and Open Source
    • Ollama is Privacy focusedDeepSeek is not according to our users
  3. LibreChat icon
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    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.

    98 LibreChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • npm
     
  4. Meta Llama icon
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    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.

    230 Meta Llama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    63 Apertus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  6. Khoj icon
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    Khoj is an open-source AI second brain that learns from your notes (Obsidian, EMACS), documents, and has access to the internet. It can replace your search engine, help you with reading papers, and get you transparent, fast answers.

    169 Khoj alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
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