# LobeHub: Free Open Source Alternative to ChatGPT Work, Claude Cowork, Dust

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/lobechat
Last updated: 2026-11-07

LobeHub (Open Source, Open Source) replaces ChatGPT Work, Claude Cowork, Dust, Grok Bot. Add AI agents to Slack, Discord or Telegram that pick up requests, hand coding to Claude Code or Codex, report back in thread, and learn from your corrections.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: LobeHub
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://lobehub.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 84.2k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/lobehub/lobehub or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (10)
Replacing these paid tools with LobeHub saves up to $180/mo ($2,160/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ChatGPT Work](https://caniforkit.com/chatgpt-work) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare ChatGPT Work vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatgpt-work-vs-lobechat) |
| [Claude Cowork](https://caniforkit.com/claude-cowork) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Claude Cowork vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/claude-cowork-vs-lobechat) |
| [Dust](https://caniforkit.com/dust) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Dust vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dust-vs-lobechat) |
| [Grok Bot](https://caniforkit.com/grok-bot) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Grok Bot vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/grok-bot-vs-lobechat) |
| [Lindy](https://caniforkit.com/lindy) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Lindy vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/lindy-vs-lobechat) |
| [Manus](https://caniforkit.com/manus) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Manus vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/manus-vs-lobechat) |
| [Relevance AI](https://caniforkit.com/relevance-ai) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Relevance AI vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/relevance-ai-vs-lobechat) |
| [Squad](https://caniforkit.com/squad) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Squad vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/squad-vs-lobechat) |
| [Tasklet](https://caniforkit.com/tasklet) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Tasklet vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tasklet-vs-lobechat) |
| [Viktor](https://caniforkit.com/viktor) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Viktor vs LobeHub](https://caniforkit.com/vs/viktor-vs-lobechat) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is LobeHub free and open source?
LobeHub is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Add AI agents to Slack, Discord or Telegram that pick up requests, hand coding to Claude Code or Codex, report back in thread, and learn from your corrections.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using LobeHub?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)