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NextChat

Fast open-source AI chat app across web and native clients, with support for provider keys and self-hosted model backends.

BYOK + BYOM
Category
Chat UI
Platform
Web app
Submitted by
Alex Chen
Listed
Apr 2, 2026
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Decision snapshot

Quality

Production-ready

Ready for serious regular use. Appears actively maintained.

Price

Open source

Free and open source. Self-host it yourself — no API key or subscription needed.

Control

Flexible, but more to manage

Supports both provider APIs and local or custom models, which is powerful if you actually want that flexibility.

Worth paying for?

Strong when control matters more than polish

People who want a lightweight, popular multi-platform chat client and like that it can work with both provider APIs and self-hosted local-model backends.

Best for
People who want a lightweight, popular multi-platform chat client and like that it can work with both provider APIs and self-hosted local-model backends.
Setup
Beginner-friendly

Pricing

Pricing model
Open source

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