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Cherry Studio vs Alpaca: catalog facts
Cherry Studio	Alpaca
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Supports local model servers and document-based conversations.	Beginner-friendly interface for Ollama Manage and chat with multiple models
Cloud providers may charge separately for model use.	Linux only Depends on Ollama for local models
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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