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Cherry Studio vs ShellGPT
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| Fact | Cherry Studio | ShellGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 52k | 12k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | 1.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-07-02 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 183 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 54+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.
Cherry Studio
- v2.1.42026-09-30| Platform | Architecture | Download |
- v2.1.32026-09-24| Platform | Architecture | Download |
- v2.1.22026-09-21| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
- v2.1.02026-09-18| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
- v2.0.142026-09-09| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
Cherry Studio
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ShellGPT
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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