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OpenCat vs NextChat: catalog facts
OpenCatNextChat
Freemium

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

Freemium

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

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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.