LibreChat
Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider.
- Stars
- 45.7K
- Forks
- 9.4K
- Open issues
- 985
- Last commit
- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is LibreChat?
LibreChat brings OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure, AWS Bedrock, local models and more into one ChatGPT-like interface with multi-user auth, agents, code interpreter, MCP tools and conversation search.
Key features
- Multi-provider chat in one UI
- Agents with MCP tools
- Multi-user auth (OAuth, LDAP)
- Conversation branching and search
System requirements
- Platforms
- Docker · Linux · macOS · Windows
- Notes
- Docker Compose recommended; Node.js 20+ and MongoDB for manual installs.
How to install LibreChat
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Docker Compose
- 1Clone, copy the env file and start (http://localhost:3080).
git clone https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat.git cd LibreChat cp .env.example .env docker compose up -d
Strengths
- Supports nearly every provider
- MIT license
Limitations
- More setup for enterprise auth
LibreChat alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider. | 45.7K | MIT | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| LobeChat Modern AI chat framework with plugins, knowledge base and agent market. | 83.2K | LobeHub Community License | — | |
| NextChat Lightweight cross-platform ChatGPT/Gemini/Claude chat client. | 88.8K | MIT | — | |
| Chatbox Desktop client for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and local models. | 42K | GPL-3.0 | — | |
| AnythingLLM All-in-one desktop and Docker app for private document chat and agents. | 67.1K | MIT | — |
FAQ
Is LibreChat free?
Yes — LibreChat is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does LibreChat run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
LibreChat supports: Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows.
How do I install LibreChat?
1. Clone, copy the env file and start (http://localhost:3080).
What are the best LibreChat alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Open WebUI, LobeChat, NextChat, Chatbox. See the comparison table on this page.