grafychat
Grafychat is a resourceful tool designed for the specific area of Conversational AI. It serves as a visual notebook that allows users to in...
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What is grafychat?
Grafychat is a privacy-friendly, canvas-based AI chat client that serves as a visual notebook for ChatGPT, Google AI, Local Llama 3, Claude, Gemini, and other conversational AI models. Instead of a traditional linear chat interface, it uses a non-linear canvas approach where users create nodes (called
grafychat pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Grafychat offers three paid plans with no free tier mentioned. Standard plan is $39/month with all limits unlocked and all features unlocked. Extended plan is $59/month, including everything from Standard plus self-host package and desktop app (coming soon). Premium plan is $79/month, including everything from Extended plus priority support. A free version with some limitations is mentioned but specific details are not provided. Users bring their own API keys from OpenAI, Google AI, or local Ollama models, so additional API costs apply separately.
grafychat pros
- Privacy-friendly with local-first data storage using IndexedDB
- Canvas-based non-linear UI for visual conversation organization
- Supports multiple AI models: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Llama 3, Mistral
- Users bring their own API keys, no ChatGPT subscription needed
- Change chat models and temperature settings on the go
- Apply custom instructions to conversations
- Full-text search across all contexts, conversations, and chats
- Create separate Contexts for different workflows with custom defaults
- Switch to classic linear chat view when needed
- Export conversations to Markdown files via Inspector
- Endless canvas for expanding ideas visually
- Voice input, speech, and image generation for OpenAI users
- Free locally-running models like Llama 3 via Ollama
- Highly customizable nodes with color, labels, font size options
- Hide or collapse certain areas of nodes
- Connect and disconnect nodes visually to manage conversations
- No sign-up required to start using the app
- Switch models on the fly without restarting conversations
grafychat cons
- Visual bias may exclude detailed information
- Complexity for non-technical users
- Lacks advanced code editing capabilities
- Collaboration functions may be restrictive
- Cannot integrate with other tools outside the platform
- Desktop app is still coming soon (not yet available)
- Self-host package only available in Extended tier
- Higher pricing compared to some alternatives starting at $39
Frequently asked questions about grafychat
What is Grafychat?
Grafychat is a visual notebook and privacy-friendly, canvas-based AI chat client for ChatGPT, Google AI, Local Llama 3, Claude, Gemini, and other conversational AI models. It offers a non-linear UI where users create nodes called Chats that serve as editable request-response pairs, visually connecting them to manage conversations on an endless canvas.
How do I start using Grafychat?
Simply bring your API keys from OpenAI, Google AI, or local Ollama models and start chatting. No sign-up is required to start using the app. Activate your preferred AI provider and begin utilizing the non-linear canvas UI to enhance your ideas visually.
Is Grafychat privacy-friendly?
Yes, Grafychat is designed as local-first software, meaning your data remains completely private and stored locally on your device using IndexedDB. Data only leaves your device for non-local LLM requests such as OpenAI API calls.
What AI models does Grafychat support?
Grafychat supports ChatGPT (including GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo), Google AI (Gemini), Claude, Local Llama 3, Mistral, and more. Additional AI providers are coming soon.
Do I need a ChatGPT subscription to use Grafychat?
No, you do not need an active ChatGPT subscription. For OpenAI users, you can access Chat models, voice input, speech, and image generation capabilities using your own API key.
Can I switch between different AI models during a conversation?
Yes, you can change chat models and temperature settings on the go. You can also switch models on the fly without restarting conversations, and apply custom instructions as needed.
What is the difference between Contexts and Chats?
Chats are individual nodes that serve as editable text documents representing request-response pairs. Contexts are separate canvases for different workflows, each with their own defaults. You can effortlessly navigate to specific contexts, conversations, or chats using full-text search.
Can I use Grafychat as a classic linear chat?
Yes, you can switch to a classic chat view by picking a node or start chatting in the Inspector. The Inspector also lets you export the current conversation to a Markdown file.
What features are available for OpenAI users?
OpenAI users can access Chat models (GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, etc.), voice input, speech capabilities, and image generation. All features work with your own API key without needing a ChatGPT subscription.
What pricing plans does Grafychat offer?
Grafychat offers three plans: Standard at $39/month with all limits and features unlocked, Extended at $59/month including Standard features plus self-host package and desktop app (coming soon), and Premium at $79/month including Extended features plus priority support.