LobeChat

What LobeChat is
LobeChat, presented by LobeHub as an agent collaboration platform, brings persistent agent memory and multi-agent workflows to work and productivity. Agent Groups can form teams automatically, collaborate in parallel, handle multiple tasks, and improve results iteratively. Pages, scheduled tasks, Projects, and shared Workspaces are listed workflow components. Memory features include personal and editable structured memory, continual learning, and adaptive behavior; LobeHub also describes orchestration across models and modalities. Its Agent Marketplace offers agents for writing, Q&A, images, video, voice, and workflows, which users can add and customize in a Workspace. Agents can connect to tools and APIs via MCP. The service is available on web, self-hosted, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows; the desktop download page describes the app as local and privacy-first. Cloud plans meter model use in credits and set storage allowances. The Free plan lists 500,000 credits per month, 15.0 MB of file storage, and 100 vector entries. Paid plans are listed from $12.90/mo. The Starter plan lists 5,000,000 credits per month, 1.0 GB of file storage, and 5,000 vector entries.
Who it suits
LobeChat suits individuals and teams looking for agent workflows with shared Workspaces, persistent memory, and multiple models. It may also suit users who want to self-host or use its desktop and mobile downloads.
What it does well
- Agent Groups support parallel, multi-task collaboration
- Marketplace includes agents for writing, images, and workflows
- Available through web, self-hosting, desktop, and mobile
- Free plan lists 500,000 credits per month
What to know first
- Cloud plans meter model use in credits
- Free plan includes 15.0 MB of file storage
- Paid plans start at $12.90/mo
Limits
The Free plan includes 500,000 credits per month, 15.0 MB of file storage, and 100 vector entries. Cloud plans meter model usage in credits and provide plan-specific storage and vector allowances; extra credit packages can be purchased.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 500,000 credits/month · 15.0 MB file storage · 100 vector entries · Email & Community Forum | Free |
| Starter | $9.9 / Month; $12.9 Month / $118.8 Year in plan comparison · 5,000,000 credits/month · 1.0 GB file storage · 5,000 vector entries · Email & Community Forum | $9.90 a month |
| Premium | $19.9 / Month; $24.9 Month / $238.8 Year in plan comparison · 15,000,000 credits/month · 2.0 GB file storage · 10,000 vector entries · Priority Email Support | $19.90 a month |
| Ultimate | $39.9 / Month; $49.9 Month / $478.8 Year in plan comparison · 35,000,000 credits/month · 4.0 GB file storage · 20,000 vector entries · Priority Chat and Email Support | $39.90 a month |
| Enterprise | Commercial license · Brand theming · User management · Private deployment · Private models · Custom integrations and support | On request |
| Enterprise Edition | Contact ([email protected]) · Commercial license · Brand theming · User management · Self-hosted Provider · Private models · Custom Integration & support | On request |
As lobehub.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the LobeHub website
- Choose web access or download an app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, or Windows
- Select self-hosting if you want to run your own deployment
- Start with the Free plan or choose a paid cloud plan
- Add agents from the Agent Marketplace and customize them in a Workspace
Verdict
LobeChat combines agent collaboration, memory, workflows, and marketplace tools across cloud and self-hosted options. Compare the listed credit and storage allowances with your needs before choosing a cloud plan.
Questions
Is LobeChat free?
Yes. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD and includes 500,000 credits per month, 15.0 MB of file storage, and 100 vector entries. Paid cloud plans are also available.
What does the paid service cost?
The pricing note says paid plans start at $12.90/mo. Listed plans include Starter at $9.90 a month, Premium at $19.90 a month, and Ultimate at $39.90 a month.
Which platforms does it support?
LobeChat supports android, ios, linux, macos, self-hosted, web, and windows. Downloads include macOS Apple Silicon and Intel versions.
Can LobeChat be self-hosted?
Yes. LobeHub links to self-hosting documentation, and its Enterprise offerings include a self-hosted provider and private models.
Does it connect to external tools?
Agents can connect to tools and APIs via MCP. Listed Skills are compatible with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT.
Facts from LobeChat's own pages
- Agents
- Its Agent Group feature supports automatic team formation, parallel collaboration, multi-task execution, and iterative improvement. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- LobeHub says it began as LobeChat, an open-source chatbot framework, and evolved into an AI platform for individuals and teams. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop and mobile
- Downloads are listed for macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows, Linux, iOS App Store, and Android Google Play. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop privacy
- The download page describes LobeHub Desktop as running locally and privacy-first. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- File uploads
- Yes · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Image generation
- Yes · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- LobeHub’s marketplace description says agents can connect to tools and APIs via MCP, and its site lists Skills compatible with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- The Agent Marketplace offers ready-to-use agents for writing, Q&A, images, video, voice, and workflows that users can add and customize in a Workspace. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Memory
- LobeHub lists personal memory, continual learning, adaptive behavior, and structured editable memory for agents. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Models
- LobeHub says it supports multi-model orchestration and unified intelligence across models and modalities. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- LobeHub describes itself as an agent collaboration platform for work and productivity, with persistent Agent memory and multi-agent workflows. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- LobeHub links to self-hosting documentation and describes Enterprise Edition as including a self-hosted provider and private models. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 12.9 · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Support
- Cloud support ranges from email and community forum to priority email or priority chat and email depending on plan; the contact page directs self-hosting and development questions to GitHub issues or discussions. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Team workspace
- Yes · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Usage limits
- Cloud plans meter model usage in credits and specify monthly credit, file storage, and vector storage allowances; additional credit packages are available for purchase. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Web search
- Yes · lobehub.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Workflows
- The platform lists Pages, scheduled tasks, Projects, and shared Workspaces as parts of its multimodal workflow. · lobehub.com, 4 Oct 2026
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