LibreChat
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
One chat interface for many AI providers and local models, which you host yourself.
- Some setup
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source, MIT
- Models
- Open weights or paid services
- Runs
- Your computer or the cloud
- Real cost
- Free app, usage fees vary
What you need to run it
About 8 GB of memory. No graphics card needed.
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- 47,000 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-11-11
Quick answers
Is LibreChat free?
The LibreChat app is free and open source, released under the MIT license. It costs nothing with free local models, and you pay only if you connect a paid AI service.
Does LibreChat run on my own computer?
Yes. LibreChat runs on your own computer, and it can also use cloud AI services if you prefer.
What do I need to run LibreChat?
About 8 GB of memory. No graphics card needed. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Is LibreChat still maintained?
Yes. The LibreChat project was last updated on 2026-11-11.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.
