AI tools for chatbots & assistants

Self-host a multi-model AI chat interface with agents, file conversations, artifacts, and optional MCP tools.

Best for: LibreChat suits individuals or technical teams who can operate their own web application.

LM Studio runs downloaded models on your desktop and offers the Bionic agent for work with local files.

Best for: Desktop local AI and model experiments

Build a shared AI workspace with model conversations, reusable agents, project context, and scheduled tasks.

Best for: LobeHub suits people organizing several AI tasks around a project rather than keeping isolated chats.

Meta's AI assistant for everyday questions, conversation, writing, and image-based creativity in supported apps.

Best for: Conversational assistance and Writing help

Microsoft's AI assistant for everyday questions and work, with additional Copilot capabilities in Microsoft 365 plans.

Best for: Everyday assistance and eligible Microsoft 365 workflows

Mistral's Vibe assistant, formerly Le Chat, for chat, research, document work, coding sessions, and connected tasks.

Best for: AI chat and Web search

A browser and web AI assistant for selected-text explanations, writing help, page summaries, and translation.

Best for: Monica suits people who want assistance while reading or writing on the web.

Use local and online models in a desktop AI workspace with knowledge collections, personas, and repeatable workflows.

Best for: Msty suits people who want local and online model work in the same desktop environment.

AI tarot, I Ching and BaZi reading site with credit packs; readings are for entertainment and self-reflection only.

Best for: Nyan Parlor is for people who want an AI tarot, I Ching or BaZi reading for entertainment and self-reflection only; the site says readings are not medical, mental-health, legal or financial advice.

Open WebUI is a self-hosted browser interface for local and connected models.

Best for: Self-hosted chat for local and connected models

Explore text, image, video, and audio AI bots in one platform, including official models and community-created bots.

Best for: Comparing AI models and exploring specialised bots

Qwen assistant for chat, document processing, multimodal questions, web search, and creative tasks.

Best for: AI chat and Document processing

Search company knowledge and create custom AI agents, with connected documents, multiple models, and data-analysis tools.

Best for: TextCortex suits teams that need answers from an approved set of business documents.

A bring-your-own-key AI chat workspace with model switching, saved prompts, project folders, and document conversations.

Best for: TypingMind suits people who want one interface for several model-provider accounts.

Use multiple AI models for chat and visual tasks, with a separate credit-based API and plan-dependent creative tools.

Best for: Venice suits users comparing model choices in a shared chat and creative interface.