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NextChat vs Kelivo: catalog facts
NextChatKelivo
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under AGPL-3.0; model provider usage may cost extra.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • One interface for many model providers
  • Apps for desktop and mobile as well as the web
  • Works with many cloud providers and local models via Ollama
  • MCP tools and a wide choice of web search backends
  • Needs a model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
  • Requires your own API keys or a local model server
  • Some documentation and provider names are Chinese-focused
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: AGPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026

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