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Msty

Desktop app for local and online AI models

Desktop AI chat app for running local models and using online providers side by side with knowledge stacks.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: AI

Msty is an alternative to

ChatGPT

Msty compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Msty	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Ollama	Free plan	–	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux
LM Studio	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Jan	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
AnythingLLM	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Open WebUI	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web
Draw Things	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS

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Questions

Is Msty free?

Msty is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Msty run on?

Msty is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Msty?

Similar indie products include Ollama, LM Studio, Jan, AnythingLLM and 4 more.

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