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Chatbox vs NextChat

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ChatboxNextChat
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceGPL-3.0MIT
Stars42k89k
Latestv1.23.5v2.16.1
Last push2026-09-242026-08-11
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 55 days between releases
Active contributors13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.

    PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

    PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.

    PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.