ChatGPT Desktop Application
FreeCross-platform web UI wrapper. (Electron)
FreeFree tier
About ChatGPT Desktop Application
ChatGPT Desktop Application is an open-source desktop wrapper for OpenAI's ChatGPT, built using Tauri and Rust. It provides a native desktop experience across Mac, Windows, and Linux, offering a webview-based interface that runs ChatGPT in a standalone window. The project has gained significant community traction with over 54,000 stars on GitHub and includes features such as cross-platform support and a lightweight architecture.
Key Features
Cross-platform support (Mac, Windows, Linux)
Built with Tauri and Rust for lightweight performance
Webview-based UI wrapping OpenAI's ChatGPT
Open source with active community (54k+ stars on GitHub)
Supports notes-app functionality (as per project topics)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open source
- Available on all major desktop platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Lightweight and performant thanks to Tauri and Rust
- Active community with frequent updates (34 releases as of latest)
Cons
- Not an official OpenAI product; may lack features and reliability of the official app
- Development on version 2.0 is pending as the project seeks differentiating features
- Official macOS app from OpenAI may render this project less necessary for some users
Best For
Accessing ChatGPT as a native desktop application instead of through a web browserUsing ChatGPT for note-taking or quick AI assistance within a standalone windowDeveloping or customizing an open-source ChatGPT client