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Cherry Studio vs macai: catalog facts
Cherry Studio	macai
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free The app is free; hosted AI providers bill their own API usage.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Supports local model servers and document-based conversations.	One native app for many AI providers Works with local models through Ollama
Cloud providers may charge separately for model use.	macOS only Hosted providers need your own API keys
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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