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Chatbox vs Page Assist
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| Fact | Chatbox | Page Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 42k | 8.2k |
| Latest | v1.23.5 | v1.5.86 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
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.
PartialPage AssistA browser sidebar and web UI for chatting with local models through Ollama or an OpenAI-compatible API.
Chatbox
Page Assist
Chatbox
✓ signed The latest release, v1.23.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Page Assist
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.86, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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