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LibreChat vs LocalAI

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LibreChatLocalAI
LanguageTypeScriptGo
LicenceMITMIT
Stars45k49k
Latestv0.8.8v4.11.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 14 days between releases
Active contributors18+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days20+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
FlagsRepository movednone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialLibreChatSelf-hosted chat app for Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and local models, with agents and file uploads.

    PartialLocalAIOpenAI-compatible API for local text, image and audio models, on CPU or GPU.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

    PartialLibreChatSelf-hosted chat app for Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and local models, with agents and file uploads.

    PartialLocalAIRuns open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.