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Freemium

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

 Freemium

The client is free and open source; the optional hosted model access is pay-as-you-go.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Agent builder with large skill and MCP marketplaces
  • Works with many model providers
  • One interface for many model providers
  • Apps for desktop and mobile as well as the web
  • 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 model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
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 Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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