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NextChat vs Page Assist
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| Fact | NextChat | Page Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 89k | 8.2k |
| Latest | v2.16.1 | v1.5.86 |
| Last push | 2026-08-11 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 55 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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 →
PartialNextChatA chat app you deploy yourself in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialPage AssistA browser sidebar and web UI for chatting with local models through Ollama or an OpenAI-compatible API.
NextChat
Page Assist
NextChat
unsigned The latest release, v2.16.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Page Assist
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.86, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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