Hob

Free, open-source desktop app from Frigade that runs open-weight models such as Gemma, Qwen and gpt-oss locally on Mac, Windows and Linux as an alternative to Claude and ChatGPT. It reads and edits the files and folders you share with it, fills out PDFs, runs code in a sandbox and can connect to email, calendar and other apps, asking before it changes anything. Works offline with no account.

Use case

Automation agents

Pricing tier

Free

Pricing note

Free and MIT licensed; no subscription or account.

Skill level*

Beginner

License

MIT

Added

2026-10-27

Sources checked

• hob.chat
• github.com/FrigadeHQ/hob
• news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50246238

* Skill level and vibe badges are our own editorial labels. Pricing and plans change often; always confirm on the official site. Last checked 2026-10-27.