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NextChatLobeHub
Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free to start on the hosted service, with paid usage beyond that.

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
  • Agent builder with large skill and MCP marketplaces
  • Works with many model providers
  • Needs a model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
  • Source-available license with added conditions rather than OSI open source
  • Broad agent platform may be more than a simple chat user needs
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License: LobeHub Community License
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 23, 2026

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