9 free open-source apps to replace your AI subscriptions, all local with no usage limits
alex_verem · x · 2026-10-29
The author shares a list he keeps sending to friends: 9 free open-source apps that replace paid AI subscriptions like ChatGPT, Notion AI, ElevenLabs, and Google Photos. Everything runs on your own machine, free, with no usage limits and nobody reading your chats. Highlights:
- ChatGPT → Open WebUI: familiar chat UI running local models, works offline once set up, 157K GitHub stars
- Google Photos → Immich: backs up photos to your own drive with AI search like "dog on the beach", 118K stars
- Notion AI → AppFlowy: notes, docs, wikis and boards with built-in AI, self-hosted data, 78K stars
- ElevenLabs → Chatterbox: free, locally-run natural AI voice for videos and podcasts, 27K stars
- Grok Bot → OpenBot: AI coworkers each with their own computer, browser and files, 7.7K stars
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