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LibreChat: Open-Source ChatGPT-Class UI

MIT self-hosted chat UI with agents, MCP, and many provider connectors.

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Official project image. Source · License: LibreChat product image.
License
MIT
Stars
45,991 (2026-10-19)
Platforms
Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows
First seen
2023-02-12

TL;DR. LibreChat is MIT self-hosted chat UI with agents, MCP, and many provider connectors. License: MIT (verified). Platforms: Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to ChatGPT.

NameLibreChat
LanguageTypeScript
LicenseMIT
Pricingfree
PlatformsDocker, Linux, macOS, Windows
Runs locallyYes
Stats45,991 stars · 9,454 forks (as of 2026-10-19)
First seen2023-02-12
Repositoryhttps://github.com/LibreChat-AI/LibreChat

LibreChat is a MIT self-hosted chat UI. Official hosts we opened on 2026-10-19: LibreChat-AI/LibreChat (45,991 stars, last push 2026-10-19), librechat.ai.

It hangs off ChatGPT alternatives. Compare UIs: Open WebUI, Jan, Open WebUI vs ChatGPT. Serving engines: vLLM, DeepInfer (DeepInfer vs vLLM).

FAQ

Is LibreChat a ChatGPT alternative?

It is a MIT self-hosted UI (45,991 stars, pushed 2026-10-19) that talks to many APIs. Not ChatGPT itself. See ChatGPT alternatives and Open WebUI vs ChatGPT.

License vs Open WebUI?

LibreChat is MIT. Open WebUI uses a branding-restricted custom license. Not legal advice.

Does it run a model locally?

You attach providers (including local OpenAI-compatible servers). The UI is not a weight file.

Sources & verification

Last verified 2026-10-19 · Last updated 2026-10-19· Edited by forkalt editors · Editorial policy

License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.