compare
Cherry Studio vs TextGen
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Cherry Studio | TextGen |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 52k | 48k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | v4.9 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-08-17 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 54+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author 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.
PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.
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 |
TextGen
- v4.92026-05-20MTP speculative decoding support: Add draft-mtp as a new --spec-type option. Auto-enabled when loading MTP GGUFs (e.g.…
- v4.82026-05-07Redesigned chat composer: Taller input area with the paperclip and message-action buttons pinned to the bottom, similar…
- v4.7.32026-05-03Native desktop app: Portable builds now bundle Electron and open as a native window. Run textgen / textgen.bat instead…
- v4.7.22026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
- v4.7.12026-05-03Updated to v4.7.3
Cherry Studio
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
Loading the security report
TextGen
unsigned The latest release, v4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
Loading the security report