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macai vs Cherry Studio: catalog facts
macaiCherry Studio
Free

The app is free; hosted AI providers bill their own API usage.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • One native app for many AI providers
  • Works with local models through Ollama
  • Supports local model servers and document-based conversations.
  • macOS only
  • Hosted providers need your own API keys
  • Cloud providers may charge separately for model use.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
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 October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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