Cherry Studio
Desktop AI workstation for chatting with many models, running agents and building knowledge bases.
Agents, knowledge bases, image creation and MCP, on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Cherry Studio is a desktop app for chatting with multiple models, working with agents and building knowledge bases. It suits individuals who want one client for many providers.
What it is
The README describes agents with their own instructions, workspaces and tool permissions, knowledge bases, image creation, and Skills and MCP servers. Model providers and API keys are configured in settings, and iOS and Android apps are separate downloads.
Who it's for
It suits people who want a desktop client and bring their own API keys. It does not suit organisations avoiding AGPL-3.0, whose terms apply to modified versions offered as a service.
Key features
Multi-model chat
Chat with many providers' models in one place.
Agents
Own instructions, workspaces, models and tool permissions.
Knowledge bases
Organise sources for retrieval and agent workflows.
Skills and MCP
Extend with MCP servers.
Image creation
Generate and refine images.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android versions.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- One desktop client for many model providers.
- Agents with per-agent tool permissions.
- Commercial use is allowed subject to AGPL-3.0.
- Very active releases.
Where it falls short
- AGPL-3.0 requires sharing source of modified versions offered as a service.
- You supply your own provider API keys.
- Community Edition is separate from any commercial edition.
Pricing & license
The Community Edition is free under AGPL-3.0. The README shows no paid plan for it; you pay the model providers whose keys you add.
Open remote AI-training roles
870 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
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FAQ
Is Cherry Studio free?
The Community Edition is open source under AGPL-3.0; you pay your model providers.
Can I use it commercially?
The README permits commercial use subject to full compliance with AGPL-3.0.
Which platforms?
Windows, macOS and Linux desktop, plus iOS and Android apps.
