Backyard AI Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to Backyard AI include Lumo by Proton, which is open source with a free version. Other options are ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Ollama and Mistral Vibe. AI Chatbots like Backyard AI are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. oMLX icon
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    LLM inference server with continuous batching & SSD caching for Apple Silicon — managed from the macOS menu bar.

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    • Mac
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    Auto-GPT is an experimental open-source application showcasing the capabilities of the GPT-4 language model. This program, driven by GPT-4, chains together LLM "thoughts", to autonomously achieve whatever goal you set.

    60 Auto-GPT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Bearly.ai icon
     16 likes

    Bearly makes you 10x faster by adding state-of-the-art AI to your workflow. Reading, writing, and content creation all one shortcut away.

    171 Bearly.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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  4. zclaw icon
     3 likes

    Your personal AI assistant at all-in 888KiB (~25KB in app code). Running on an ESP32. GPIO, cron, custom tools, memory, and more.

    56 zclaw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. Littlebird icon
     3 likes

    Personal assistant with desktop context lets you recall Mac files, notes, and conversations on your iPhone, resume chats seamlessly, and enjoy synced access anywhere. No new phone data is collected—only Mac-based context is accessed for continuity.

    54 Littlebird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Wiseone icon
     16 likes

    Wiseone is a new AI-powered browser extension that enriches your online reading experience by helping you simplify information, effortlessly master any subject you're reading and have easier access to factual information.

    124 Wiseone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  7. ExpressAI icon
     8 likes

    Have a truly private AI conversation with powerful models and compare results. Brainstorm, create, and analyze without compromising your data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Osaurus icon
     5 likes

    Local AI agents on your Mac. Private, offline, free. Open models run on Apple Silicon; add ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini only when you choose.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Dione icon
     4 likes

    Dione makes installing complex applications as simple as clicking a button — no terminal or technical knowledge needed. For developers, Dione offers a zero-friction way to distribute apps using just a JSON file. App installation has never been this effortless.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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