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Description

LocalChat is a pioneering desktop AI application designed specifically for macOS, allowing users to engage in conversations with over 300 open-source AI models entirely offline, ensuring no data is collected and no account setup is necessary. Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1-M6), LocalChat provides swift and secure AI interactions without transmitting any information to the cloud, making it a reliable choice for privacy-conscious users. With a one-time payment, it eliminates the burden of subscriptions or recurring fees, giving users permanent ownership of the software. Notable Features: - Document Interaction: Users can upload files like PDF, XLS, PPT, and DOC, enabling the AI to summarize content effectively. - Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Capability: This feature allows the indexing of multiple documents, facilitating in-depth question-and-answer sessions. Advantages: - One-time Cost: For just $49, users can access the entire suite without worrying about ongoing payments. - Complete Privacy Assurance: LocalChat operates without cloud servers, ensuring no data tracking or collection occurs, with all conversations managed locally on the user's Mac. - Regular Model Updates: We continuously add new models every month, providing recommendations on which to use for various tasks, ensuring users always have access to the latest advancements in AI technology.

Description

The Portable Computer serves as a local-first alternative to the Perplexity Computer, operating entirely on your personal device to ensure that sensitive information remains private while still accommodating sophisticated workflows. In collaboration with NVIDIA, it effectively manages various functionalities such as the orchestrator, planner, tool router, scheduler, durable task queue, local search index, and AI models, all executed locally. This enables it to perform data analysis, file synthesis, document and code searching, and execute tasks directly on the device, maintaining long-running processes without needing cloud connectivity. It is designed to operate on NVIDIA DGX Spark, utilizing either Qwen 3.8 27B or PPLX 27B models, with the addition of NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning to enhance model selection. The system is optimized to carry out as many operations as possible locally, only escalating tasks that require real-time data, internet browsing, integration with other applications, or advanced reasoning capabilities. Additionally, when there’s a need to transmit any information from the device to a cloud-based service, the Portable Computer will first seek user consent before continuing with the action, ensuring user control over data sharing. This thoughtful approach not only emphasizes privacy but also enhances user confidence in managing their data securely.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Asana
Dropbox
GitHub
Gmail
Google Drive
Jira
Linear
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft Teams
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Notion
Perplexity Search API
Slack
Snowflake

Integrations

Asana
Dropbox
GitHub
Gmail
Google Drive
Jira
Linear
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft Teams
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Notion
Perplexity Search API
Slack
Snowflake

Pricing Details

$50 Lifetime
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$20 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

LocalChat.app

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

www.localchat.app/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Perplexity

Founded

2022

Country

United States

Website

www.perplexity.ai/hub/products/portable-computer

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Product Features

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