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LibreChat vs LobeHub: catalog facts
LibreChatLobeHub
Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Freemium

Free to start on the hosted service, with paid usage beyond that.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Many model providers in a single interface
  • Agents, code interpreter, artifacts and MCP support
  • Agent builder with large skill and MCP marketplaces
  • Works with many model providers
  • Needs a server and Docker setup to run
  • Many features means more configuration
  • Source-available license with added conditions rather than OSI open source
  • Broad agent platform may be more than a simple chat user needs
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License: LobeHub Community License
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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