Backyard AI Alternatives

Backyard AI is described as 'Run open-source LLMs on your computer. You can download and make custom characters for your models. Works offline. The new name is Back yard though it is the same' and is a AI Chatbot in the ai tools & services category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Backyard AI, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux and Android apps. The best Backyard AI alternative is ChatGPT, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Backyard AI are Lumo by Proton, DeepSeek, Mistral Vibe and Ollama.

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  1. Microsoft Copilot (previously know as Bing Chat) is a new Chatbot feature for Microsoft Bing which aim to revolutionize the search engine experience through AI-powered technology.

    291 Microsoft Copilot alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  2. Ensu icon
     31 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.

    67 Ensu alternatives

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    • Mac
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  3. AnythingLLM icon
     57 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.

    228 AnythingLLM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Secret Llama icon
     61 likes

    Runs fully private, offline chatbot entirely in browser, ensuring conversation data never leaves the device. No server, installation, external services, or account needed. Supports Llama 3, Mistral, and other open source models in a ChatGPT-like interface for privacy-focused users.

    153 Secret Llama alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. 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.

    191 Alpaca - Ollama Client alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  6. LM Studio icon
     49 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.

    71 LM Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Poe icon
     74 likes

    Poe is a web-based AI platform that hosts multiple assistant bots—including Claude and various GPT and image/audio models—to provide conversational Q&A, image and audio generation, and automated AI workflows.

    389 Poe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  8. Euria icon
     23 likes

    Confidential AI chat assistant delivering writing, summarization, voice transcription, email handling, and document search tools, all hosted exclusively in Switzerland with open source models, data sovereignty, and compliance with GDPR and FADP standards.

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Thunderbolt icon
     20 likes

    Open-source AI platform for deploying language models across desktop and mobile systems, features model selection, on-premises setup, enterprise-level encryption, advanced security auditing, and flexibility for organizations seeking total data ownership and compliance.

    53 Thunderbolt alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Rust
    • Docker
     
  10. Apertus icon
     28 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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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. DeepL Write icon
     77 likes

    An AI tool enhancing English and German communication by offering robust suggestions on phrasing, tone, style, and grammar, ideal for professionals, multilingual teams, and varied proficiency users.

    129 DeepL Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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