GitHub Repo · AI Assistants

LibreChat

A self-hosted team chat app that works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and local models.

What LibreChat does

LibreChat gives your team one ChatGPT-style interface for many AI providers, with user accounts, file uploads, agents, MCP tool connections and saved prompts. You run it on your own server and pay the AI providers directly for what you use.

Best for

Teams that want several AI models in one place
Keeping chat history on your own server
Paying per use instead of per seat

How small businesses use LibreChat

Give staff one login for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini models
Share approved prompts across the team
Connect AI to internal tools through MCP

Quick facts
Type	GitHub Repo
Category	AI Assistants
Pricing	Free and open source
Repository	github.com/LibreChat-AI/LibreChat
License	MIT
Setup level	Intermediate
Main tradeoff	You run the server yourself and pay each AI provider for usage.
GitHub stars	46.1k (as of 2026-10-21)
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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LibreChat: common questions

Who should use LibreChat?

LibreChat suits teams that want several AI models in one place, keeping chat history on your own server and paying per use instead of per seat.

When should you choose something else instead of LibreChat?

You run the server yourself and pay each AI provider for usage. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.

Is LibreChat free?

LibreChat pricing: Free and open source. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host LibreChat?

Yes. LibreChat is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is intermediate. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.