# Open-source alternatives to Perplexity Pro

> Open-source alternatives to Perplexity Pro that run locally, allow commercial use and need no paid API include AnythingLLM (chat assistant and chat with your documents; MIT; runs on CPU). LibreChat and Open WebUI cover all 3 Perplexity Pro jobs.

Perplexity Pro: Paid AI answer engine that searches the web and answers with inline citations, with a choice of top models. Pricing: Free plan; Pro US$17/month billed annually; Max US$167/month billed annually (checked 2026-10-15). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Open WebUI](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/open-webui) | chat-assistant, document-chat, web-search-answers | Yes, self-hosted web app via pip or Docker; can run fully offline | Yes, but branding must stay above 50 users/30 days unless enterprise licence | None required with local Ollama; paid APIs and Enterprise plan optional | GPU optional (CUDA image falls back to CPU); RAM not documented; depends on model |
| [AnythingLLM](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/anything-llm) | chat-assistant, document-chat | Yes, desktop app or Docker; local by default | Yes, MIT code; check the licence or terms of the model you use | None required; local LLM, embedder and vector DB by default; cloud optional | Recommended 16GB RAM, 8-core CPU; GPU recommended on Windows; storage varies by model |
| [LibreChat](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/librechat) | chat-assistant, document-chat, web-search-answers | Yes, self-hosted web app via Docker or npm, served on localhost | Yes, MIT code; check the licence or terms of the model you use | Works with local Ollama; most providers it targets are paid APIs | Not documented; depends on the model you run |
| [Vane (formerly Perplexica)](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/vane) | web-search-answers, document-chat | Yes, self-hosted via Docker or Node.js | Yes, MIT code; check the licence or terms of the model you use | Works with local Ollama + bundled SearxNG; cloud LLM APIs optional | Not documented; depends on the model you run |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Perplexity Pro?

Yes. Vane (formerly Perplexica), Open WebUI, AnythingLLM and LibreChat are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Open WebUI and LibreChat cover every job we list for Perplexity Pro; the others cover only part of it, so check which job you need.

### Can I do web search answers locally without a Perplexity Pro subscription?

Yes, with Open WebUI (Custom licence), LibreChat (MIT) and Vane (formerly Perplexica) (MIT). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do chat assistant locally without a Perplexity Pro subscription?

Yes, with Open WebUI (Custom licence), AnythingLLM (MIT) and LibreChat (MIT). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Perplexity Pro alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: AnythingLLM, LibreChat and Vane (formerly Perplexica). With conditions: Open WebUI. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Perplexity Pro?

LibreChat and Open WebUI cover every job we list for Perplexity Pro.

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