LibreChat vs LobeHub
Both LibreChat and LobeHub are self-hosted alternatives to ChatGPT and Claude. Both are filed under Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Side by side
| Field | LibreChat | LobeHub |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Enhanced ChatGPT-compatible AI chat interface supporting multiple AI providers, with multi-user auth, message search, and plugin support. | Modern design AI chat framework supporting multiple AI providers, one click install MCP Marketplace and Artifacts / Thinking. |
| GitHub stars | 46,620 | 83,681 |
| License | MIT | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Platforms | Nodejs, Docker | Nodejs, Docker |
| Latest release | v0.8.9-rc1, 26 October 2026 | v2.3.1-canary.2, 1 November 2026 |
| Repository activity | 31 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) | Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) |
| Website | https://www.librechat.ai | https://www.lobehub.com |
| Source code | https://github.com/LibreChat-AI/LibreChat | https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- LobeHub has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 83,681 against 46,620.
- LobeHub recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 31 October 2026.
- LobeHub has the newer release on record: v2.3.1-canary.2, 1 November 2026, against v0.8.9-rc1, 26 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: LibreChat is listed under MIT; LobeHub under ⊘ Proprietary.
- Both list the same platforms: Nodejs, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).