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LobeChat vs Requesty
Both stand on byok system. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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Requesty combines model access, routing, usage analytics and governance in a managed gateway. Check its logging defaults and pricing structure against your needs before choosing a plan.
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| LobeChat | Requesty | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $9.90 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lobehub.com | requesty.ai |
| On byok system | #8 of 24 | #12 of 24 |
LobeChat: 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
Requesty: what it does well
- Access to 600+ models through one API
- Includes routing, failover and load balancing
- Tracks costs, latency and usage
- Free plan allows 200 requests per day
- Offers EU routing and data residency
What to know first
- Self-hosting is not offered
- Self-serve prompt and output logging is on by default
- Pay as you go adds a 5% markup on model cost
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