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HuggingChat

Chat with open-source AI models through Hugging Face.

Checked against huggingface.co on Nov 9, 2026

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What HuggingChat does

HuggingChat is Hugging Face's chat app built on open-source AI models. By default its Omni router reads each message and sends it to a model suited to the task, such as a coding model for code or a reasoning model for decisions, and shows which model answered. You can also pick from more than 100 open models yourself. Chats run on Hugging Face Inference Providers, so usage draws on your Hugging Face inference credits. The app itself is open source and can be self-hosted.

Best for

  • Trying many open-source models in one chat window
  • Hugging Face users who already have PRO credits
  • Developers who want to self-host an open-source chat interface
  • People who prefer open models over closed ones

Key features

Omni automatic routing

A small router model picks a suitable model for each message, with fallbacks, and displays which model handled the reply.

Large model catalog

The models page lists over 100 open-source models from many providers that you can chat with directly.

Code preview

Generated code can be previewed in the chat, and long generations keep running in the background across conversations.

Open-source and self-hostable

The chat-ui app is open source; you can run your own copy with a database, an API key and custom routes.

HuggingChat pricing

Paid plans start at $9/month. HuggingChat runs on Inference Providers credits. Hugging Face's pricing docs list no monthly credits for free accounts (they must buy credits), while PRO includes $2/month and pay-as-you-go beyond that. The official Omni announcement says free users use their inference credits and PRO gets 20x more, so free access may be very limited. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.

Hugging Face PRO$9/monthIncludes $2 of compute credits each month

Source: HuggingChat pricing page

Pros and cons

What it does well

  • One place to compare many open-source models without setting each one up.
  • Automatic routing means you do not have to know which model fits a task.
  • Hugging Face passes provider prices through with no markup, according to its docs.

Know before you sign up

  • Usage consumes Hugging Face inference credits; PRO includes only $2 per month before pay-as-you-go.
  • Hugging Face notes that generated content may be inaccurate or false.

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Questions about HuggingChat

What is HuggingChat?

HuggingChat is Hugging Face's chat app built on open-source AI models. By default its Omni router reads each message and sends it to a model suited to the task, such as a coding model for code or a reasoning model for decisions, and shows which model answered. You can also pick from more than 100 open models yourself. Chats run on Hugging Face Inference Providers, so usage draws on your Hugging Face inference credits. The app itself is open source and can be self-hosted.

Is HuggingChat free?

Paid plans start at $9/month. HuggingChat runs on Inference Providers credits. Hugging Face's pricing docs list no monthly credits for free accounts (they must buy credits), while PRO includes $2/month and pay-as-you-go beyond that. The official Omni announcement says free users use their inference credits and PRO gets 20x more, so free access may be very limited. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.

How much does HuggingChat cost?

Paid plans start at $9/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Hugging Face PRO ($9/month). HuggingChat runs on Inference Providers credits. Hugging Face's pricing docs list no monthly credits for free accounts (they must buy credits), while PRO includes $2/month and pay-as-you-go beyond that. The official Omni announcement says free users use their inference credits and PRO gets 20x more, so free access may be very limited.

Who is HuggingChat best for?

Trying many open-source models in one chat window, Hugging Face users who already have PRO credits, Developers who want to self-host an open-source chat interface and People who prefer open models over closed ones.

Where can I use HuggingChat?

HuggingChat is available on Web, according to its official site.

What are some alternatives to HuggingChat?

Similar ai assistants tools include ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok and Claude. Compare them on the AI assistants page.