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Alpaca vs Cherry Studio

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AlpacaCherry Studio
LanguagePythonTypeScript
LicenceGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars1.6k52k
Latest9.2.5v2.1.4
Last push2026-10-022026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 27 days between releasesabout 5 days between releases
Active contributors5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days54+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.

    PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.