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LobeHub vs LibreChat: catalog facts
LobeHub	LibreChat
Freemium Free to start on the hosted service, with paid usage beyond that.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Agent builder with large skill and MCP marketplaces Works with many model providers	Many model providers in a single interface Agents, code interpreter, artifacts and MCP support
Source-available license with added conditions rather than OSI open source Broad agent platform may be more than a simple chat user needs	Needs a server and Docker setup to run Many features means more configuration
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: LobeHub Community License	License: MIT
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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