chainlit
The premium Open Source alternative to Streamlit
🎯 Best for:Python developers needing a professional chat interface for LLM apps quickly
What is chainlit?
A self-hosted alternative to Streamlit and Gradio specifically optimized for conversational AI. It allows developers to create production-ready chat UIs with built-in support for intermediate thought steps and file uploads.
Tech Stack
PythonAI, ML & Data
Why chainlit?
- • Rapid UI development
- • LangChain integration
- • Clean, modern design
Limitations
- • Python only
- • Limited UI customization
- • Single-page focus
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
109
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Streamlit)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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