LibreChat vs Onyx
Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools
Short answer
- LibreChat is growing faster: +1,618 GitHub stars in the last 30 days vs +240 for Onyx.
- Pick LibreChat for: open-source ChatGPT-like interface for multiple AI models, agents, and sandboxed code execution. Pick Onyx for: open Source AI Platform - AI Chat with advanced features that works with every LLM.
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LibreChatopen-source
Open-source ChatGPT-like interface for multiple AI models, agents, and sandboxed code execution
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Onyxopen-source
Open Source AI Platform - AI Chat with advanced features that works with every LLM
Metrics
| LibreChat | Onyx | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 45.2k | 32.3k |
| Star velocity /mo | 1.6k | 240 |
| Commits (90d) | 1.2k | 1.6k |
| Releases (6m) | 10 | 10 |
| Overall score | 0.8873007006143964 | 0.8102610712797703 |
Pros
- +Extensive AI model support with 20+ providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and custom endpoints for maximum flexibility
- +Built-in Code Interpreter with secure sandboxed execution across multiple programming languages (Python, Node.js, Go, C/C++, Java, PHP, Rust, Fortran)
- +Self-hosted and open-source with strong community support (35K+ GitHub stars) and easy deployment options on Railway, Zeabur, and Sealos
Cons
- -Requires technical setup and maintenance compared to hosted solutions like ChatGPT or Claude
- -Multiple provider integrations may require separate API keys and configuration management
- -Resource-intensive when running locally with code execution capabilities
Use Cases
- •Organizations needing a self-hosted ChatGPT alternative with control over data privacy and AI provider selection
- •Developers requiring integrated code execution and file processing capabilities alongside conversational AI
- •Research teams wanting to compare outputs across multiple AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) within a single interface
FAQ
- Which is more popular, LibreChat or Onyx?
- LibreChat has more GitHub stars (45,203 vs 32,316).
- Which is more actively developed, LibreChat or Onyx?
- Onyx had more commits in the last 90 days (1,557 vs 1,199).
- Should I use LibreChat or Onyx?
- Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Both are open source, so trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.