Alma

Free desktop AI chat and agent app that connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and others.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About Alma

Alma is a desktop AI client from developer yetone that puts several model providers behind one chat window. You add your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI, OpenRouter or a custom endpoint and switch between models per conversation. Beyond chat it leans toward agent use: a memory system that carries preferences across conversations and lets you review what is stored, built-in tools for files, shell commands and web search, project workspaces, artifacts with live previews, skills and prompt apps, and MCP server support with a built-in marketplace. Keys and chat history stay on your machine; the developer says it runs no servers that process your data. The app is free to download, and you pay providers for usage. It has builds for macOS, Windows and Linux, though the site says testing has focused on Apple Silicon Macs.

Best for: People with their own API keys who want one local desktop app for several AI providers and MCP tools.

What works

One app for many providers with your own keys
Memory you can view and manage
MCP support with a built-in server marketplace
Keys and chats stored locally

Why people leave

Not open source
Mainly tested on Apple Silicon Macs; Linux support is newer
Needs paid API keys for cloud models

Top Alma alternatives

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1
Cherry Studio
Open-source multi-provider desktop client with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP.
68.8
2
Chatbox
Cross-platform client for many providers, with mobile apps as well as desktop.
64.8
3
Jan
Open-source app that can run models locally as well as connect to cloud APIs.
61.8
4
Msty
Desktop app mixing local and cloud models, with split chats to compare answers.
59.4
5
TypingMind
Bring-your-own-key chat interface that also works in the browser and for teams.
57.5

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Alma: common questions

Is Alma free?

Yes, Alma is free to use.

Is Alma open source?

No, Alma is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Cherry Studio and Jan.

What platforms does Alma run on?

Alma is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Alma?

The highest-ranked Alma alternatives right now are Cherry Studio, Chatbox and Jan. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Alma facts

5 of 5 verified

Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, custom; Checked Oct 30, 2026alma.now(opens source in a new tab); “Seamlessly switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and custom providers.”
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux; Checked Oct 30, 2026alma.now(opens source in a new tab); “OpenAI Anthropic Google Gemini DeepSeek Custom APIs Download Download Alma for macOS, Windows, or Linux.”
Data storage: Local; no cloud servers; Checked Oct 30, 2026alma.now(opens source in a new tab); “Your API keys and conversation history stay on your machine - we don't operate any cloud servers that process your data.”
MCP support: Yes, with marketplace; Checked Oct 30, 2026alma.now(opens source in a new tab); “marketplace of pre-configured MCP servers”
Memory: Yes; Checked Oct 30, 2026alma.now(opens source in a new tab); “Intelligent Memory Alma remembers your preferences and context across conversations.”