AI assistants
ChatGPT: General-purpose AI chat assistant. These tools do a similar job: indie picks from our Friday drops and open source projects, each one chosen by a person.
Updated How we pick
5 alternatives to ChatGPT
Built by small, independent teams
Native Mac app for ChatGPT, Claude and local AI models
Best for Mac users who want one app for many AI models
boltai.com ↗Essential $79; Pro $99; Pro+ $199 (one-time)
Chat interface for AI models with your own API key
Best for Power users who want one app for several AIs
typingmind.com ↗One-time purchase, bring your own API key
Free to use, and you can host them yourself
Building an alternative to ChatGPT?
Get it in front of people who want to try it. Free for makers.
Submit your toolSelf-hosted AI chat interface for any model
Best for Teams running their own AI chat
openwebui.com ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source
AI chat app that works with many model providers
Best for Teams wanting one chat for several AI models
librechat.ai ↗GitHub ↗Free and open source
