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NextChat vs ShellGPT

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NextChat vs ShellGPT
FactNextChatShellGPT
LanguageTypeScriptPython
LicenceMITMIT
Stars89k12k
Latestv2.16.11.5.1
Last push2026-08-112026-07-02
Release cadenceabout 55 days between releasesabout 183 days between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • 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.

    PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.