HuggingChat UI

The interface behind HuggingChat, self-hostable
Self-hosted chat UIWeb chat UIApache-2.0Runs locallyTypeScriptIntermediate
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What is HuggingChat UI?

chat-ui is the open SvelteKit application powering HuggingChat: multi-model chat with web search, tools and multimodal input, ready to point at your own inference endpoints.

Why people choose HuggingChat UI

HuggingChat UI at a glance

CategorySelf-hosted chat UI
TypeWeb chat UI
LicenseApache-2.0
Runs locallyYes
Built withTypeScript
Skill levelIntermediate
Best fora production-proven UI battle-tested by Hugging Face

Open-source alternatives to HuggingChat UI

Other open-source self-hosted chat ui tools worth comparing:

Open WebUIChatGPT-style interface over any modelLibreChatMulti-provider open-source ChatGPT cloneLobe ChatModern, design-forward chat frameworkAnythingLLMAll-in-one app to chat with your documentsbig-AGIPro-grade chat for many modelsChatboxDesktop client for many AI modelsNextChatLightweight ChatGPT-style UI, deploys in one clickChatbot UIClean open ChatGPT clone with files and profilesKhojYour AI second brain over your notesKotaemonClean open UI to chat with documents

HuggingChat UI head-to-head

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FAQ

Is HuggingChat UI free?

HuggingChat UI is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run HuggingChat UI locally?

Yes. HuggingChat UI is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

What is the best alternative to HuggingChat UI?

Popular open-source alternatives include Open WebUI, LibreChat, Lobe Chat. See the comparisons above to choose.

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