cherry-studio vs Noi
Desktop AI chat workspaces compared
cherry-studio and Noi are TypeScript desktop apps for working with AI chats. cherry-studio connects to multiple cloud and local model providers and handles documents, while Noi focuses on organizing sessions, prompts, and local tools in a browsing workspace.
cherry-studio: Chat with Multiple AI Models on Desktop
Cherry Studio is a TypeScript desktop client for Windows, macOS, and Linux that brings multiple LLM providers, AI assistants, and conversations into one app. It also supports local models, document handling, and MCP servers.
Noi: Organize AI Chats in a Desktop Workspace
Noi is a desktop workspace for bringing AI chat workflows, prompts, and local tools into a more focused browsing setup. It suits people who switch between AI assistants and want separate sessions, reusable prompts, and local-first settings.
| cherry-studio | Noi | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | — |
| Stars | 52.7k | 9.1k |
| Forks | 5.1k | 711 |
| Last analyzed | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- cherry-studio connects to cloud providers, AI web services, and local models; Noi focuses on organizing AI chat workflows alongside local tools.
- cherry-studio supports document work with text, images, Office files, and PDFs; Noi emphasizes separate sessions and reusable prompts.
- cherry-studio offers more than 300 preconfigured assistants and simultaneous chats with multiple models; Noi provides multiple windows and isolated sessions.
- cherry-studio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; Noi's listed topics include macOS and Windows.
- cherry-studio is licensed under AGPL-3.0; Noi's repository information lists no license.
- cherry-studio includes global search, topic organization, and WebDAV file management; Noi includes a built-in terminal and a CLI for controlling the app.
Choose cherry-studio if you…
- need one desktop app for cloud and local model providers across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- want to compare multiple models or discuss documents, images, and PDFs with AI.
- need built-in assistants, conversation organization, or MCP server support.
Choose Noi if you…
- want separate windows and isolated sessions for different projects or tasks.
- prefer to keep chat history, prompts, and settings locally and reuse prompts.
- want a built-in terminal or CLI control from tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI.
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