Cherry Studio

A free, open-source desktop AI client for many providers, with assistants and knowledge bases.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Cherry Studio

Cherry Studio is an open-source desktop app that gathers models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure and many other providers, including local runners, into one interface. It is especially popular in China and among users who juggle several API providers. Beyond multi-model chat it offers hundreds of preset assistants, side-by-side answers from different models, knowledge bases built from your documents, image generation, translation, MCP tools and a set of built-in 'mini programs' that open popular AI web tools without leaving the app. Everything is stored locally, and you bring your own API keys or point it at local models. It is free to use, with an enterprise edition for organisations. The trade-offs are an interface that packs in a lot, documentation that leans toward Chinese-speaking users, and a project-specific licence rather than a standard one. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Best for: Power users who juggle many API providers and want one free desktop app.

What works

Free and open source
Supports a very wide range of providers
Knowledge bases, MCP and preset assistants built in

Why people leave

Dense interface with a lot packed in
Docs and community lean toward Chinese users
Uses its own licence rather than a standard one

Top Cherry Studio alternatives

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1
Chatbox
Similar multi-provider app that also runs on mobile and the web.
66.5
2
LobeHub
Open-source multi-model chat with a hosted option.
62.6
3
Jan
Open-source desktop app that also runs models offline.
59.6
4
Msty
Desktop app focused on local and cloud models side by side.
57.2
5
TypingMind
Polished bring-your-own-key interface with team features.
55.3

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Cherry Studio: common questions

Is Cherry Studio free?

Yes. Cherry Studio is free, open-source software.

Is Cherry Studio open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at CherryHQ/cherry-studio.

What platforms does Cherry Studio run on?

Cherry Studio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Cherry Studio?

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

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Cherry Studio facts

4 of 4 verified

Positioning: All-in-one AI workstation; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.cherry-ai.com(opens source in a new tab); “Cherry Studio is an all-in-one AI workstation”
Providers: OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure and more; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.cherry-ai.com(opens source in a new tab); “mainstream providers such as OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, and Azure.”
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.cherry-ai.com(opens source in a new tab); “Windows Installation macOS Installation Linux”
Mini programs: Built-in web AI tools; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.cherry-ai.com(opens source in a new tab); “AI mini programs : Integrates a variety of free web-based AI tools, allowing direct use without switching browsers.”