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A HuggingChat alternative with frontier models added in

HuggingChat is free with open models, but no GPT-5, Claude or creative tools. TulexAI keeps open models like Llama 4 and adds frontier models plus image, video and voice from $11/month.

Quick answer

HuggingChat is free and runs open-source models, but lacks frontier quality and creative tools. The TulexAI alternative includes open models like Llama 4 Scout and DeepSeek and adds GPT-5, Claude Opus 4.8 and Gemini, plus image, video and voice — from $11/month when you need top-tier output.

Leo Parker·Founder, TulexAI· Updated May 29, 2026

HuggingChat vs TulexAI

HuggingChatTulexAI
Free open-source models
Web access
Model switching
Community-driven
GPT-5 / Claude / Gemini
Image generation in-chat
Video generation
ElevenLabs voice
Frontier model quality
Starting priceFree (open models)$11/mo
Models included1 vendor38+ models

Source: HuggingChat is free and runs open-source models (verified May 2026).

Why switch from HuggingChat

  • Open models like Llama 4 Scout plus GPT-5 and Claude
  • Frontier quality when free open models fall short
  • Add image, video and voice HuggingChat doesn’t offer
  • Try 1 prompt free, then flat plans from $11/mo

The TulexAI models that replace HuggingChat

One subscription, 38+ models. Here are the ones most relevant to HuggingChat users.

Text & Chat

  • Llama 4 ScoutBudget
  • DeepSeek V3.2Budget
  • OpenAI GPT-5.4Premium
  • Claude Opus 4.8Premium
  • Gemini 3.1 ProStandard

Image

  • GPT Image 2Premium

Video

  • SoraPremium

Voice

  • ElevenLabs TTSPremium

Frequently asked questions

HuggingChat runs open models only. TulexAI keeps open models like Llama 4 and adds GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, image, video and voice from $11/month.

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30+ AI models — GPT-5, Claude Opus 4.8, Gemini 3.1, image, video & voice. One subscription from $11/mo.

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