What is LibreChat?
LibreChat is the most complete open-source alternative to the ChatGPT web app. It wraps dozens of model providers in one familiar interface and adds the things teams need: accounts, shared conversations, agents and file handling.
If you want ChatGPT-style convenience without sending company data to a third-party SaaS, this is the first project to evaluate.
Key features
- Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure, Bedrock and local models via Ollama
- Multi-user with login, roles and conversation sharing
- Agents, tools, file uploads and code interpreter
- Preset system prompts and model settings
- Docker deployment in minutes
Use cases
- A private "ChatGPT for the team" on your own server
- Agencies giving clients a branded AI assistant
- Developers testing prompts across providers
Pros
- No per-seat fees, full control of data
- Very active project with frequent releases
- Looks and feels like the official ChatGPT UI
Cons
- You run the server, so updates and backups are on you
- Setup assumes basic Docker comfort
Pricing
Free. Free and open source. You pay only for the model APIs or hardware you connect. Check current pricing →
FAQ
Is LibreChat really free?
Yes, it is MIT-licensed. Costs come from the model providers you connect and the server you host it on.
