deepchat and NextChat
These are competitors: both provide full-stack chat UI frameworks for deploying AI assistants across multiple platforms, with NextChat offering broader client coverage (iOS, macOS, Android, Linux, Windows) while DeepChat emphasizes personalization and integration capabilities.
About deepchat
ThinkInAIXYZ/deepchat
🐬DeepChat - A smart assistant that connects powerful AI to your personal world
Supports multi-LLM orchestration with MCP (Model Context Protocol) for tool calling and ACP (Agent Client Protocol) for running external agents as native models. Features integrated Ollama support for local deployment, semantic workflows, search engine integration via MCP, and a multi-window chat interface with artifacts rendering and fork/retry capabilities. Built with Electron for desktop and prioritizes privacy through local data storage and network proxy support.
About NextChat
ChatGPTNextWeb/NextChat
✨ Light and Fast AI Assistant. Support: Web | iOS | MacOS | Android | Linux | Windows
Supports multiple LLM providers (Claude, DeepSeek, GPT-4, Gemini) with full compatibility for self-hosted models via RWKV-Runner and LocalAI. Features include MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, prompt templates/masks for reusable chat configurations, plugin architecture for extending functionality, and local browser storage for privacy. Built as a lightweight cross-platform app (~5MB) using Tauri, with streaming responses, markdown rendering, and automatic chat history compression for extended conversations.
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