Private GPT Alternatives

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

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  1. Ensu icon
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    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.

    82 Ensu alternatives

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  2. GPT4ALL icon
     145 likes

    Locally runs open-source chatbots focused on privacy using consumer CPUs, requiring no internet or GPU. Supports multiple models, custom settings, code and dialogue generation, integrated model downloader, familiar chat UI, and both MIT and enterprise licensing.

    229 GPT4ALL alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Flathub
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  3. AnythingLLM icon
     73 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.

    262 AnythingLLM alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  4. LM Studio icon
     57 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.

    90 LM Studio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Flathub
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  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.

    205 Alpaca - Ollama Client alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  6. Euria icon
     32 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.

    94 Euria alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Apertus icon
     32 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.

    115 Apertus alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Poe icon
     77 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.

    413 Poe alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  9. Thunderbolt icon
     22 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.

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    • Rust
    • Docker
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  10. Secret Llama icon
     65 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
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  11. Hermes Agent icon
     25 likes

    The self-improving AI agent built by Nous Research. It's the only agent with a built-in learning loop — it creates skills from experience, improves them during use, nudges itself to persist knowledge, searches its own past conversations, and builds a deepening model of who...

    79 Hermes Agent alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Cloudron
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    • Termux
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  12. Goose OSS icon
     26 likes

    An open-source platform for seamless automation in engineering tasks, providing local execution and control. Customizable with any LLM for enhanced autonomy, enabling developers to efficiently handle debugging to deployment tasks while preserving privacy.

    145 Goose OSS alternatives

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