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Chat UI vs LocalAI
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| Fact | Chat UI | LocalAI |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 11k | 49k |
| Latest | v0.10.0 | v4.11.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 160 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 20+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialChat UIThe chat app behind HuggingChat, self-hosted in front of any OpenAI-compatible API.
PartialLocalAIOpenAI-compatible API for local text, image and audio models, on CPU or GPU.
Chat UI
- v0.10.02026-05-11_Range: v0.9.6 → main (201 commits, 2026-01-21 → today)_
- v0.9.62026-01-21refactor: new API & universal load functions
- v0.9.52025-06-05Doing a release with the latest changes before merging the API refactor
- v0.9.42024-11-07feat: Update featured workflow to allow user to submit featured requests
- v0.9.32024-10-04Community tools
Chat UI
unsigned The latest release, v0.10.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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LocalAI
✓ signed The latest release, v4.11.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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