LocalAI AlternativesAI Chatbots & Large Language Model (LLM) Tools like LocalAI

LocalAI is described as '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)' and is a AI Chatbot in the ai tools & services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LocalAI for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best LocalAI alternative is ChatGPT, which is free. Other great apps like LocalAI are DeepSeek, Lumo by Proton, Ollama and Google Gemini.

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  1. ChatGPT icon

    ChatGPT

     429 likes

    AI language model perfect for generating interactive human-like text in various styles. Built on architecture allowing real-time natural language generation, ideal for applications demanding fluent, relevant output over diverse topics broadened by extensive training data.

    450 ChatGPT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    ChatGPT vs LocalAI Comments
    Alternative User929
    Positive
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    ChatGPT is not local. The description above is also wrong: "The best LocalAI alternative is ChatGPT, which is free. " The description contradicts "Drop-in replacement for OpenAI running LLMs on consumer-grade hardware."

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    LocalAI mimics the OpenAI API which could allow connecting ChatGPT-enabled applications to a locally hosted and more private instance.

    • ChatGPT is Freemium and ProprietaryLocalAI is Free and Open Source
  2. DeepSeek icon

    DeepSeek

     104 likes

    DeepSeek is a state-of-the-art AI assistant designed to provide intelligent, conversational support across diverse tasks. It leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to answer questions, generate creative content, solve complex problems, and offer...

    162 DeepSeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Lumo by Proton icon

    Lumo by Proton

     87 likes

    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.

    105 Lumo by Proton alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Lumo by Proton vs LocalAI Comments
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    Lumo has privacy protections but is run in the cloud.

    • Lumo by Proton is Freemium and Open SourceLocalAI is Free and Open Source
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    Ollama

     122 likes

    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.

    79 Ollama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Google Gemini icon

    Google Gemini

     148 likes

    AI assistant offers writing, planning, learning support, generating images from text, and transforming text to speech. Utilizes large language models and syncs across devices without requiring coding skills. Supports dark mode and ad-free experience.

    325 Google Gemini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    • Google Docs
    • Gmail
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  8. GPT4ALL icon

    GPT4ALL

     131 likes

    An ecosystem of open-source chatbots trained on a massive collections of clean assistant data including code, stories and dialogue.

    186 GPT4ALL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    GPT4ALL vs LocalAI Comments
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    Sometimes I work without an Internet connection.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GPT4ALL is Free and Open SourceLocalAI is also Free and Open Source
    • GPT4ALL is LightweightLocalAI is not according to our users
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    OpenClaw

     33 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.

    73 OpenClaw alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
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    Microsoft Copilot

     88 likes

    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.

    242 Microsoft Copilot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Microsoft Copilot vs LocalAI Comments
    Alternative User929
    Positive
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    Certainly not local hardware, as suggested by LocalAI.

    • Microsoft Copilot is Freemium and ProprietaryLocalAI is Free and Open Source
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    Euria

     14 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.

    65 Euria alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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