About
What is hostedgpt?
HostedGPT is a free, open-source alternative to ChatGPT, built as a Ruby on Rails application, allowing it to be hosted anywhere or run locally. It supports multiple AI providers including Anthropic, Google, Llama, and Groq, enabling users to switch assistants mid-conversation. The platform offers a polished interface with strong mobile support and German localization. Users only pay for their API usage from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, as the HostedGPT app itself is free. It also helps users avoid common usage caps and provides features for collecting, searching, and sharing conversations across different providers. Deployment options include Render, Fly.io, Heroku, or self-hosting, with detailed instructions for each.
Best used for
Ideal for developers who need to deploy a customizable AI chatbot, integrate various LLMs like GPT-5 and Claude 4, and manage conversations efficiently. Especially valuable for small business owners looking to reduce AI subscription costs by using their own API keys and hosting the solution.
Common actions
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Capabilities
Key features
- Multi-provider AI support
- Self-hostable application
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Conversation search/sharing
- API key integration
- German localization
Target Audience
developersmall business ownerstartup founder
Integrations
Not yet documentedPricing & Plans
Open Source · Usage-based
FAQs
What AI providers does HostedGPT support?
HostedGPT supports a wide range of AI providers, including OpenAI (GPT-5), Anthropic (Claude 4), Google (Gemini 2.5), and Llama, as well as Groq. This allows users to leverage different models within a single application and even switch between them during a conversation.
What are the costs associated with using HostedGPT?
The HostedGPT application itself is free and open-source. Users are only responsible for the costs associated with their API usage from the integrated AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. There may also be hosting costs if not running the application locally.
Can I run HostedGPT on my own computer?
Yes, HostedGPT can be run locally on your computer. The easiest method is using Docker Compose, which requires Docker and Git installed. Alternatively, you can run it outside of Docker, which requires Postgres, rbenv, and ImageMagick to be installed.
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