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Msty vs Alpaca: catalog facts
Msty	Alpaca
Freemium A free tier of the desktop workspace is available. Larger workspace features require a…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
It runs local models without a separate server install and keeps chats, prompt libraries and attached knowledge bases…	Beginner-friendly interface for Ollama Manage and chat with multiple models
The application is closed source, and the more capable workspace features sit behind a paid plan.	Linux only Depends on Ollama for local models
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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