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 Le Chat and Ollama.

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  1. Osaurus icon
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    AI edge infrastructure for macOS. Run local or cloud models, share tools across apps via MCP, and power AI workflows with a native, always-on runtime.

    51 Osaurus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Writier icon
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    Writier is an online writing tool that helps create amazing content in seconds with the power of AI-generated sentence completions. The app makes it easy to write long-form articles, blog posts, and web content without ever having to worry about writer's block.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Twain icon
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    World-class selling skills at your fingertips. Use Twain for free to see what your sales pitch is missing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Dione icon
     3 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)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Whismer AI icon
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    Whismer is a customized AI question-and-answer tool that allows users to train their own AI chatbot with their own resources, making it capable of solving any problem in their specific field.

    94 Whismer AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Follamac icon
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    You need Ollama running on your localhost with some model. Once Ollama is running the model can be pulled from Follamac or from command line. From command line type something like: Ollama pull llama3 If you wish to pull from Follamac you can write llama3 into "Model name to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • BSD
     
  7. BlacktoothAI icon
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    BlacktoothAI is an all-in-one AI platform for content generation, including text and images. It offers access to various AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more under one subscription. Features include an advanced dashboard, a library of templates and chatbots, and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Shinkai icon
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    Shinkai is a two click install App that allows you to create Local AI agents in 5 minutes or less using a simple UI. Supports: MCPs, Remote and Local AI, Crypto and Payments.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. A private, desktop AI companion app for fantasy and romance fans. Characters remember you, evolve over time, and run entirely on your own PC — no cloud required, no content filters, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Elelem icon
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    Elelem is a versatile LLM client that connects seamlessly with OpenAI API compatible services. Effortlessly create and switch between multiple custom prompts to match your needs. Open source and cross-platform, Elelem puts control in your hands with your own API key; without it...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. autotab icon
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    Welcome to autotab! autotab makes it easy to create auditable browser automations using AI. Go from a point & click demonstration in the browser to live code for those actions in seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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