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ChatOSS vs Elokin

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ChatOSS compared with Elokin
DetailChatOSS logo ChatOSSElokin logo Elokin
What it doesDesktop app for AI agents working with open source and cloud models Say it once. Write it anywhere.
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: Local Ollama models with unlimited usage, no account required. Cloud Plus: $20/month including $20/m of usage credits (10% ChatOSS fee), web search, and BYOK unlock. Cloud Max: $100/month including $100/m of usage credits. BYOK Yearly: $39/year to use your own API keys from Ollama Cloud, OpenR €9.99 one-time purchase
Key features
  • Agents work directly inside repositories and write code
  • Extensible suite of apps you can build
  • Switch between local Ollama and cloud models mid-conversation
  • Support for multiple open source models including Qwen, DeepSeek, GLM, Minimax, Gemma, Nemotron
  • Run many agents in parallel on models of your choice
  • Web search capability on cloud plans
  • Built-in apps including PR Reviewer and Migration Bot
  • BYOK support for Ollama Cloud, OpenRouter.ai, Anthropic, and OpenAI-compatible providers
  • No data retention for local or cloud conversations
  • Local speech recognition without cloud processing
  • Built-in profiles: Raw, Polished, Concise, and Translate
  • Custom vocabulary with text file imports
  • 30 supported transcription languages with automatic detection
  • Custom cloud provider integration with API keys
  • Global push-to-talk keyboard shortcut
  • History stored locally on Mac, disabled by default
  • Models downloaded on-demand with pause and removal controls
What makes it different
  • Free forever with local Ollama models, no account or credit card required
  • Run AI agents directly in your code repositories for real work
  • Switch between open source and cloud models without restarting
  • Flat 10% fee on cloud plans with all usage going to model providers
  • Local profiles polish text without cloud services
  • Customizable vocabulary for specialized terminology
  • Native macOS integration as a menu bar app
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2715
Referring domains (Majestic)683

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