Cherry Studio
AI productivity studio with smart chat, autonomous agents, and 300+ assistants. Unified access to frontier LLMs
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What is Cherry Studio?
Cherry Studio is an all-in-one AI assistant platform and desktop client that integrates multi-model conversations, knowledge base management, AI painting, translation, and more. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with future mobile support planned. The software allows users to seamlessly switch between over 300 AI models from providers like OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, and DeepSeek, including both cloud APIs and local models via Ollama.
Key features include One Question Multiple Answers (simultaneous responses from multiple models for comparison), a local knowledge base system supporting PDF/DOCX/PPTX/XLSX/TXT/MD formats, AI painting with a dedicated drawing panel, translation functions, AI mini-programs, conversation export to Markdown/Word/PDF, custom CSS and layout options, multi-key rotation to avoid rate limits, and multiple backup solutions (local/WebDAV/scheduled). It also offers over 1,000 industry-specific assistants covering translation, programming, writing, and 30+ professional fields.
Cherry Studio is designed for professional users and AI enthusiasts, from beginners to developers. It suits knowledge management and query scenarios (research, education), multi-model conversation and creation, translation and office automation (cross-lingual communication), and AI painting/design needs. The open-source MIT/AGPL 3.0 license allows customization and extension, with active communities on Telegram, Discord, QQ, and social media.
The tool emphasizes data security with fully local usage scenarios combined with local large models to avoid data leakage risks. It features beginner-friendly design requiring only API key entry to start, comprehensive documentation, continuous iteration based on user feedback, and precise avatar matching for each model.
Cherry Studio pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Cherry Studio offers three versions: Community (free), Express (¥5,000 starting price), and Enterprise (¥50,000 starting price for 1-50 people, tiered by headcount). The Community version is completely free with no time limit, uses AGPL 3.0 open-source license, supports single-machine deployment, includes 30+ built-in service providers but requires users to manually configure API keys, and has community support only. Express version includes full enterprise features, built-in mainstream domestic and international large models ready to use out-of-the-box without configuration, cannot customize service providers, supports unlimited users, private deployment, and optional annual technical support service. Enterprise version allows completely free configuration including custom service providers and private models, supports 1-50 people starting with tiered pricing by headcount, private deployment, and optional annual technical support. Both paid versions use commercial license, include employee management, shared knowledge base, RBAC permission control, data backup, assistant management, agent management, MCP management, and mini-program management. Pricing is buyout-based (one-time purchase, permanent use of current version) with optional annual service fee for upgrades and 7x24 technical support.
Cherry Studio pros
- Supports 300+ AI models from OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, DeepSeek, and local Ollama
- One Question Multiple Answers feature compares multiple model outputs simultaneously
- Local knowledge base supports PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and MD formats
- Built-in AI painting panel generates images from natural language descriptions
- Over 1,000 industry-specific assistants for translation, programming, writing, and 30+ fields
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Open source under AGPL 3.0/MIT license with customizable code
- Multi-key rotation avoids API rate limit issues
- Custom CSS and layout options for personalized interface design
- Multiple backup solutions: local, WebDAV, and scheduled backups
- Fully local usage with local LLMs prevents data leakage risks
- Conversation export to Markdown, Word, and PDF formats
- AI mini-programs integrate free web-based AI tools without browser switching
- Automatic model fetching gets complete model list with one click
- Quick Q&A and Quick Translation work in any context like WeChat or browser
- Beginner-friendly with minimal configuration - just enter API key to start
- Global search quickly locates historical records and knowledge base content
- Custom service providers support third-party APIs compliant with OpenAI/Gemini/Anthropic specs
Cherry Studio cons
- Requires manual API key configuration for most service providers in community version
- No mobile app yet - only desktop support for Windows, macOS, Linux
- Enterprise features like employee management and RBAC only in paid Express/Enterprise versions
- Community version lacks built-in enterprise-level technical support
- Some newer models may not recognize uploaded images without manual settings adjustment
- Free community version requires users to register and manage their own API keys
- Express version cannot customize service providers or add private models
- Complex setup for users wanting to use custom service providers or private deployments
- Documentation translated from Chinese may not be fully reviewed for accuracy
- Active community support but no guaranteed response time for issues
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Studio
What platforms does Cherry Studio support?
Cherry Studio is a cross-platform desktop client supporting Windows 10+, macOS, and Linux. The enterprise version also supports Windows 7+. Mobile support for iOS and Android is planned for the future but not yet available.
Is Cherry Studio free to use?
Yes, Cherry Studio has a free Community version that is completely free with no time limit under the AGPL 3.0 open-source license. It supports basic AI dialogue functions, local deployment with full data control, and 30+ built-in service providers. However, users must manually configure API keys. Paid Express and Enterprise versions start at ¥5,000 and ¥50,000 respectively for enterprise features.
How many AI models does Cherry Studio support?
Cherry Studio integrates over 300 AI models from major providers including OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Azure, DeepSeek, and supports local models through Ollama. It features automatic model fetching with one-click acquisition of the complete model list without manual configuration.
What file formats are supported for the knowledge base?
The local knowledge base system supports importing PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and MD file formats. It also supports multiple data sources including local files, URLs, sitemaps, and manually entered content. Users can export processed knowledge bases and perform real-time search tests to check processing results.
Can I use Cherry Studio without internet?
Yes, Cherry Studio supports fully local usage scenarios when combined with local large models via Ollama. This allows offline use and avoids data leakage risks since data remains completely local. The community version supports local deployment with full data自主 control.
What is the One Question Multiple Answers feature?
One Question Multiple Answers supports generating responses from multiple models simultaneously for the same question, allowing users to easily compare the performance of different models. This helps users find the best output by seeing how different AI models respond to identical prompts.
Does Cherry Studio have technical support?
The Community version has community support through active communities on Telegram, Discord, QQ Group (575014769), and social media. Express and Enterprise versions include optional annual technical support service with 7x24 hour support, remote deployment assistance, customized need communication, training, and usage guidance.
How do I backup my data in Cherry Studio?
Cherry Studio supports multiple backup solutions including local backup, WebDAV backup, and scheduled backups to ensure data security. Users can backup conversation records, knowledge bases, and all files. The enterprise versions also include complete data backup and recovery mechanisms.
Can I customize the interface and layout?
Yes, Cherry Studio offers highly customizable interface options including custom CSS for global style customization, custom chat layout (list or bubble styles), customizable message styles including code snippet styles, custom avatars for software and assistants, and custom sidebar menu where users can hide or reorder functions according to their needs.
What's the difference between Express and Enterprise versions?
Express and Enterprise versions have identical features. The core differences are: (1) Service provider configuration - Express only uses built-in service providers ready out-of-the-box without configuration and cannot customize, while Enterprise allows completely free configuration including custom service providers and private models; (2) Pricing - Express starts at ¥5,000 with unlimited users, Enterprise starts at ¥50,000 for 1-50 people with tiered pricing by headcount. Choose Express for quick deployment with mainstream models, Enterprise for private models or custom service needs.