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NextChat vs Big-AGI: catalog facts
NextChatBig-AGI
Freemium

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

Freemium

Open-source version is free; a Pro subscription costs $10.99 per month.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • One interface for many model providers
  • Apps for desktop and mobile as well as the web
  • Works with many cloud providers and local model servers
  • Beam compares and merges answers from several models
  • Needs a model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
  • Cloud models require your own paid API keys
  • Some features are part of the paid Pro tier
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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