LobeHub
An open-source multi-model chat and agent workspace, hosted or self-hosted (formerly LobeChat).
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About LobeHub
LobeHub, originally known as LobeChat, is a chat and agent workspace with a polished interface that supports a long list of model providers in one place. It started as a popular open-source ChatGPT-style client and has grown into a platform for running teams of agents on long tasks, with an agent marketplace, plugins, knowledge bases, image and video generation and multi-device sync. You can use the hosted service, which includes a credit allowance for models without bringing your own keys, or self-host it with Docker, Docker Compose or one-click deploys to Vercel and similar platforms. The source is on GitHub under the LobeHub Community License, which is based on Apache 2.0 but adds conditions on commercial use. Its fast-moving roadmap brings new features often but can make documentation lag behind. The hosted service has a free tier and paid plans with more credits. It runs on the web, with desktop apps.
Best for: People who want a polished multi-model chat they can either use hosted or self-host.
Pros and cons
What works
- Polished interface with many providers
- Free hosted tier or self-host
- Agent marketplace and plugins
Why people leave
- Community licence adds conditions on commercial use
- Fast changes can leave docs behind
- Credit-based hosted plans are hard to compare
Top LobeHub alternatives
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Open WebUI66.5Self-hosted alternative with tighter local-model integration.
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LibreChat62.6MIT-licensed multi-user platform without commercial-use conditions.
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Chatbox59.6Lightweight multi-model app for desktop and mobile.
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Cherry Studio57.2Free open-source desktop client for many providers.
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TypingMind55.3Polished hosted bring-your-own-key interface.
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LobeHub: common questions
Is LobeHub free?
LobeHub has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: 500,000 credits per month (checked on LobeHub's own site).
Is LobeHub open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at lobehub/lobe-chat. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does LobeHub run on?
LobeHub is available for Web, Self-hosted, macOS and Windows.
What are the best alternatives to LobeHub?
The highest-ranked LobeHub alternatives right now are Open WebUI, LibreChat and Chatbox. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.