Extensible, self-hosted AI platform with 290M+ Docker pulls and 124K+ GitHub stars. Supports Ollama, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and any Chat Completions backend. Features built-in RAG, multi-user RBAC, voice/video calls, Python function workspace, model builder, and web browsing. Runs entirely offline with enterprise features including SSO and audit logging.
Alternatives to LobeChat
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AnythingLLM is an open-source, privacy-first AI application that turns any document into an interactive knowledge base. It bundles document ingestion, vector storage (built-in LanceDB), RAG pipelines, AI agents, and multi-user access into a single deployable package. Supports 30+ LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and local models. With 62K+ GitHub stars and MIT license, it runs as a desktop app or Docker container with zero configuration required out of the box.
Jan is an open-source offline-first AI assistant with 25K+ GitHub stars running LLMs locally without sending data externally. Features a ChatGPT-like interface with one-click model downloads from Hugging Face, conversation management, customizable prompts, and an OpenAI-compatible local API server. Supports GGUF models via llama.cpp with GPU acceleration on NVIDIA and Apple Silicon. Built with Electron for macOS, Windows, and Linux with full data privacy.
Tool for running large language models locally on your machine with a simple CLI interface. Download and run Llama 3, Mistral, Gemma, Phi, Code Llama, and dozens of other open-source models with a single command. Features model management, GPU acceleration (NVIDIA/AMD/Apple Silicon), OpenAI-compatible API server, Modelfile for customization, and multi-model switching. Ideal for offline AI development, privacy-sensitive use cases, and local testing. 120K+ GitHub stars.
Open-source LobeChat alternatives
AnythingLLM, Jan, Ollama — see all open-source developer tools.
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FAQ
Which LobeChat alternative is listed first?
Open WebUI is first in the editor-selected list of 4 LobeChat alternatives and carries an editorial review score of 88/100. The stored order is editorial; review scores do not determine membership or position.
Are there open-source LobeChat alternatives?
Yes — AnythingLLM, Jan, Ollama are open source.