Free & Open-Source ChatGPT Alternatives: Data Privacy

There are now several open-source and free alternatives to large language models like ChatGPT. These options address concerns about data privacy and the concentration of power in big tech companies. What's interesting is these alternatives offer familiar features for writing, research, and coding, while keeping user data private and open to the community. Their source codes are available on GitHub and through Kivach. For example, LibreChat, created by Danny Avila in 2023, is an interface that brings together different models and allows users to host everything on their own devices. LocalAI, released by Ettore Di Giacinto in 2023, lets users run language models on their own computers, providing an OpenAI-compatible API. KoboldCpp, created by "LostRuins" in 2023, runs locally from a single executable file without needing a GPU. It supports various models and offers features like music and video generation. The bottom line is these alternatives allow users to support independent development and maintain control over their data.