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Alma vs 5ire: catalog facts
Alma	5ire
Free The site lists no price for the app; usage of the connected AI providers is billed by…	Free Free and open source; you pay your chosen AI provider for API usage.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Several AI providers and custom APIs in one interface Persistent memory that you can view and edit	Works with multiple AI providers MCP client for connecting external tools
Depends on external AI provider APIs Pricing and licensing details are not stated on the website	Needs API keys from the providers you use Setting up MCP servers takes some technical knowledge
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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