LobeChat

LobeChat is the most popular open-source AI chat framework with over 75,000 GitHub stars, providing a modern, extensible interface for interacting with large language models. Built with Next.js, LobeChat offers a polished user experience comparable to ChatGPT while supporting a vast ecosystem of LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Mistral, Perplexity, Groq, Ollama, and dozens more. The project has become the go-to self-hosted AI chat solution for individuals and organizations that want control over their AI interactions without vendor lock-in.

Common Use Cases

Individuals deploy LobeChat as a private AI assistant that connects to their preferred LLM providers, consolidating multiple AI services behind a single unified interface with conversation history. Teams use it as a shared AI workspace where members access company API keys through a single deployment, with access code protection to control usage. Developers integrate LobeChat with local Ollama instances to create private AI environments that run entirely on their own infrastructure without sending data to external services. Power users leverage the plugin ecosystem to extend LobeChat with web search, code execution, image generation, and other capabilities beyond basic chat.

Key Features

• Support for 20+ LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, and Ollama
• Plugin system with web search, code interpreter, image generation, and more
• File upload and document analysis with vision model support
• Text-to-speech and speech-to-text for voice interactions
• Conversation management with folders, tags, and search
• Custom AI assistants with system prompts and parameter tuning
• Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting and LaTeX support
• Progressive Web App for mobile and desktop installation
• Theme customization with dark mode and accent color selection
• Access code protection to restrict instance usage

Why deploy LobeChat on Hostinger VPS

Deploying LobeChat on a Hostinger VPS gives you a private AI chat interface accessible from any browser without relying on ChatGPT's web client or other commercial interfaces. Self-hosting ensures your conversation data stays in your browser and API keys remain on your infrastructure, with no third-party platform logging your interactions. The lightweight client-only architecture requires minimal VPS resources, making it ideal for running alongside other services. With access code protection, you can share the instance with team members or family while preventing unauthorized usage. LobeChat on Hostinger VPS is the fastest way to get a private, multi-provider AI chat experience under your own control.