Comparison

OpenClient vs Libretto AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenClient

This AI chat client connects to your self-hosted LLM servers, supporting various models and multimodal conversations. It offers features like real-time streaming, document attachment, and iCloud sync across devices. Enjoy a private chat experience without mandatory subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Connects to self-hosted LLM servers
  • Supports LiteLLM, Ollama, and OpenAI-compatible servers
  • Real-time streaming responses with Markdown/code rendering
  • Multimodal conversations with photo/document attachment
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Export conversations to JSON
  • Prompt template library
Features
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OpenClient is an independent AI chat client for professionals and developers who run their own LLM infrastructure. Connect it to your self-hosted server and chat with your models, without mandatory subscriptions. Compatible with LiteLLM, Ollama, and OpenAI-compatible servers. Supports many popular model families, including GPT, Claude, Llama, Gemini, Mistral, and more. Chat • Real-time streaming responses with Markdown and code block rendering • Collapsible Thinking section for supported reasoning models • Attach photos, camera captures, and PDF documents for multimodal conversations • Drag and drop text, images, and files from other apps (Split View, Stage Manager, Finder on macOS) • Dictate messages with Speech-to-Text and listen with Text-to-Speech • Web search through the search provider configured on your server • Tool-calling support for models that provide function calling • MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools, browse, enable, and use external tools from MCP servers like GitHub, databases, and more, configured on your LiteLLM server • Favourite messages to bookmark and revisit quickly • Per-conversation system prompt and model parameters (temperature, max tokens, top-p) Conversations • Full conversation history with search, pins, and tags • Branch from any message to explore alternatives, then edit and regenerate • Media & Files gallery to browse all attached images and documents • Share content from any app directly into a new conversation via Share Sheet • Apple Shortcuts integration: New Chat, Search Chats, Send File to Chat • Home Screen widgets: New Chat, Search, Quick Actions, Conversations Overview • Control Center button: start a new chat from Control Center • iCloud sync across your Apple devices • Export conversations to JSON • Token usage per message and estimated conversation cost Models • Browse available models with capability badges (vision, tools, JSON mode) • Model detail sheet with context window, pricing, provider, and capabilities • Voice selector for Text-to-Speech models • Switch models per conversation Personalization • Prompt template library for recurring workflows • User profile to provide name and context • Memory to save facts and preferences, synced via iCloud On macOS • Menu bar companion for quick access without opening the main window Privacy • OpenClient does not operate a backend service for your chats. Your requests are sent to the server you configure. • OpenClient does not include advertising SDKs or third-party analytics trackers. This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0: https://github.com/ArtCC/openclient-llm Privacy Policy: https://arturocarreterocalvo.com/openclient-llm/privacy Terms of Use: https://arturocarreterocalvo.com/openclient-llm/terms OpenClient is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the model or platform providers referenced above.

About

Libretto AI

Features
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Libretto brings your LibreChat servers to your iPhone: secure, quick to reach and with voice. Libretto is an unofficial client. You enter the address of your own LibreChat server, and Libretto shows its chat page in a clean, fast app. There is no account with us and no detour through our servers. MULTIPLE SERVERS, KEPT APART • Any number of profiles, each with its own isolated browser storage • Quick switching with the bar at the bottom, with a colour and symbol per profile • Optional automatic re-login (password and two-factor code), protected by Face ID and the keychain • Single sign-on (e.g. Microsoft) and MCP authorizations work VOICE • Voice mode: you speak, Libretto sends your question and reads the answer aloud sentence by sentence while it is still being written • Conversation mode with follow-up questions without tapping • Speech output with the iOS system voice or optionally through OpenRouter with your own key • The microphone button can be placed anywhere on the screen ON THE GO AND QUICK TO REACH • CarPlay: start a conversation hands-free in the car • Siri and Shortcuts: “Start Libretto” • Widgets and controls for the Home Screen and Lock Screen • The conversation keeps running while the screen is locked PRIVATE • No ads, no tracking, no analytics • Your data goes only to the server you enter yourself • A demo profile to try the app without a server of your own COST Libretto is free for private, non-commercial use. For commercial use there is a one-time purchase to confirm it (it unlocks no features) and company licenses on request. If you like, you can support Libretto with a voluntary coffee. Note: Libretto is not affiliated with the LibreChat project. You need your own LibreChat server or access to one. The operator of the server is responsible for it and its content.

Screenshots

OpenClient4 screens
Libretto AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Libretto AI at daily against OpenClient's every 4 days. Libretto AI also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenClient sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Libretto AI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenClient ships an update every 4 days, Libretto AI daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenClient versus Libretto AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenClientLibretto AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArturo Carretero CalvoINGO HANS KEUTGEN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OpenClient

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Support$2.991 Month
  • Annual Support$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Coffee$2.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Big Coffee$8.99
4 purchases

Libretto AI

One-time4
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Cup of coffee$2.99
  • Pot of coffee$3.99
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  • Commercial use$8.99

Questions

Is OpenClient free?
OpenClient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Libretto AI free?
Libretto AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenClient or Libretto AI have ads?
Neither OpenClient nor Libretto AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenClient or Libretto AI?
OpenClient ships an update every 4 days, and Libretto AI daily. Most recently, OpenClient was updated on November 5, 2026 and Libretto AI on October 31, 2026.

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