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Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free to download; check the App Store listing for paid features.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted macOS, iOS
  • One interface for many model providers
  • Apps for desktop and mobile as well as the web
  • Native app on Mac, iPhone and iPad
  • Voice chat and image chat
  • Needs a model provider or the paid hosted service to be useful
  • Does not run models locally by itself
  • Apple platforms only
  • Pricing details not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
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 1, 2026

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