NextChat
Lightweight cross-platform ChatGPT/Gemini/Claude chat client.
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- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is NextChat?
NextChat (formerly ChatGPT-Next-Web) is a fast, lightweight chat web app you can deploy to Vercel in one click or run with Docker, with desktop clients for every OS.
Key features
- One-click Vercel deploy
- Access-code protection
- Prompt templates (masks)
- Desktop apps
System requirements
- Platforms
- Docker · Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
How to install NextChat
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
Docker
- 1Run with your API key and an access password.
docker run -d -p 3000:3000 -e OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-xxxx -e CODE=your-password yidadaa/chatgpt-next-web
Strengths
- Very lightweight
- Simple to share with a team
Limitations
- Fewer features than Open WebUI or LibreChat
NextChat alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextChat Lightweight cross-platform ChatGPT/Gemini/Claude chat client. | 88.8K | MIT | — | |
| LobeChat Modern AI chat framework with plugins, knowledge base and agent market. | 83.2K | LobeHub Community License | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| AnythingLLM All-in-one desktop and Docker app for private document chat and agents. | 67.1K | MIT | — |
FAQ
Is NextChat free?
Yes — NextChat is open-source software released under the MIT license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does NextChat run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
NextChat supports: Docker, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
How do I install NextChat?
1. Run with your API key and an access password.
What are the best NextChat alternatives?
Popular alternatives include LobeChat, LibreChat, Chatbox, Open WebUI. See the comparison table on this page.