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Cherry Studio
Cherry AI
A cross-platform desktop AI workspace with multiple model providers, assistants, autonomous tasks, and knowledge features.
View on GitHub 52.3k stars checked 2026-10-01
- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Light
- Pricing
- Free community edition; provider costs
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-10-01
Good multi-provider desktop workspace
It is easier to start than most self-hosted agents and has strong multilingual and provider coverage.
Who it fits
Individuals who want a graphical multi-model workspace and can bring their own provider accounts.
Who should skip it
Organizations that need a permissive license without AGPL obligations or centralized cloud governance.
What you need
- Windows, macOS, or Linux app
- Model provider
- Review data and telemetry settings
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