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Moose

Native Linux chat app for local Ollama models and cloud AI providers.

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About Moose

Moose is a GTK 4 and libadwaita desktop app for chatting with AI models on Linux. It can install, update and repair its own copy of Ollama for local models, connect to an Ollama instance you already run, or use your own API keys for cloud providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, Groq and DeepSeek, plus any service that speaks the common chat APIs. Chats, drafts and a searchable document library stay on your computer, and you can attach images, PDFs, text and code. A Local Only mode keeps all inference on the managed Ollama install, and remote connections ask before sharing messages or files. It is free software under the GPL, written in Rust and distributed through Flathub. It is a young project, so it suits Linux desktop users who want a tidy GNOME-style front end more than people who need team features or other operating systems.

Best for: Linux desktop users who want one native app for local Ollama models and cloud AI keys.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Installs and maintains Ollama for you, so local models work without terminal setup
  • Mixes local models and many cloud providers in one app using your own keys
  • Local Only mode and per-request permission before anything leaves the machine
  • Native GNOME look and feel, free under the GPL

Why people leave

  • Linux only, distributed mainly as a Flatpak
  • Early-stage project (0.x releases) with a small user base
  • No shared workspaces or multi-user server mode

Top Moose alternatives

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  1. 1Jan logo
    Jan

    Cross-platform open-source local chat app that also runs on Windows and macOS.

    68.8
  2. 2LM Studio logo
    LM Studio

    Polished desktop app for downloading and running local models, with its own runtime instead of Ollama.

    64.8
  3. 3Open WebUI logo
    Open WebUI

    Self-hosted web interface for Ollama and cloud models that a whole household or team can share.

    61.8
  4. 4Chatbox logo
    Chatbox

    Desktop and mobile client for many AI providers and local models across all major platforms.

    59.4
  5. 5AnythingLLM logo
    AnythingLLM

    Adds document workspaces and agents on top of local or cloud models, on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    57.5

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Moose: common questions

Is Moose free?

Yes. Moose is free, open-source software.

Is Moose open source?

No, Moose is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Jan, Open WebUI and AnythingLLM.

What platforms does Moose run on?

Moose is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Moose?

The highest-ranked Moose alternatives right now are Jan, LM Studio and Open WebUI. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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