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NextChat vs Kai 9000: catalog facts
NextChatKai 9000
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under Apache-2.0; cloud providers may charge for their own API keys.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • One interface for many model providers
  • Apps for desktop and mobile as well as the web
  • Works with many AI providers and falls back between them automatically
  • Offline Gemma 4 models on Android and desktop
  • Needs a model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
  • Cloud providers need your own API keys
  • Background autonomy and shell access need careful configuration
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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