LobeChat
Modern AI chat framework with plugins, knowledge base and agent market.
- Stars
- 83.2K
- Forks
- 16K
- Open issues
- 1.1K
- Last commit
- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is LobeChat?
LobeChat is a polished chat UI supporting many model providers, with plugins, file upload and knowledge bases, multimodal input, TTS and a marketplace of agents. Deploy to Vercel or self-host with Docker.
Key features
- Multi-provider support
- Agent marketplace and plugins
- Knowledge base and file chat
- PWA with a mobile-friendly UI
System requirements
- Platforms
- Docker · Web
- Notes
- Docker or a Vercel account.
How to install LobeChat
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Docker
- 1Run the container (http://localhost:3210).
docker run -d -p 3210:3210 -e OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-xxxx --name lobe-chat lobehub/lobe-chat
Strengths
- Beautiful UI
- Easy one-click deploys
Limitations
- Custom license with commercial restrictions
LobeChat alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider. | 45.7K | 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 LobeChat free?
Yes — LobeChat is open-source software released under the LobeHub Community License license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does LobeChat run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
LobeChat supports: Docker, Web.
How do I install LobeChat?
1. Run the container (http://localhost:3210).
What are the best LobeChat alternatives?
Popular alternatives include NextChat, Open WebUI, LibreChat, Chatbox. See the comparison table on this page.