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RecurseChat vs Sidekick: catalog facts
RecurseChat	Sidekick
Paid Paid app with a free trial and no subscription required.	Free Free to download from GitHub.
macOS	macOS
Runs local models fully offline On-device RAG for chatting with your own files	Native macOS interface Answers using your own files, folders and websites
macOS only Paid after the trial	macOS only Answer quality depends on the local model and your hardware
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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