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A free-forever AI chat app that feels instant.

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A free-forever AI chat app that feels instant
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No cloud support
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Community edition - Free forever

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Overview

Hi, I am Son, developer of 120.dev. 120 AI Chat is a native AI chat app I built because I wanted AI conversations to feel faster, smoother, and more comfortable than what I was getting from browser-based tools.

I enjoy building native apps, and I care a lot about performance, privacy, and long-session usability. For me, AI is much more useful in a dedicated app where I can stay focused, work across multiple threads, and compare models side by side without dealing with tab overload or bloated interfaces.

That is the core idea behind 120 AI Chat. It is built natively for Mac and Windows, with support for multi-thread conversations, so you can explore different ideas in parallel, compare responses from different models, and keep your workflow organized when things get complex. I use this a lot myself, especially for technical questions, research, and exploring unfamiliar topics.

The app brings together 500+ AI models and providers in one place, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, OpenRouter, Hugging Face, Stability, DeepSeek, Vercel v0, and local LLMs through Ollama and LM Studio. It also supports image generation, video generation, document chat, web search, and AI read-aloud, so it can be useful across many different kinds of work.

Privacy is also important to me. Conversations are stored on your device, not in the cloud, and the app uses your own API keys so you stay in control of your usage and data.

120 AI Chat is now the Community Edition, which means it is free to use and free to keep. I decided to move in this direction because I think users should benefit first as software becomes easier and faster to build. There will be more software, more choices, and a higher bar for quality, and I think that is a good thing.

I also listen closely to feedback, and the app is actively shaped by the community around it. As an indie developer, I care a lot about building in the open, improving quickly, and making the app more useful over time based on what people actually need.

To me, 120 AI Chat is not just a single app. It is the first step in a bigger direction at 120.dev: building high-performance native software that feels thoughtful, polished, and enjoyable to use.

If that sounds like the kind of AI app you have been looking for, I hope you find it useful.
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Short scenarios where 120.dev tends to shine.

  • A free-forever AI chat app that feels instant.

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Access & connections

Where you can use 120.dev.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Input

  • API
  • 3D
  • Code
  • Tabular
  • Image
  • Text
  • Video
  • Audio

Output

  • Code
  • Audio
  • Video
  • 3D
  • Tabular
  • API
  • Text
  • Image

Highlights

  • Local
  • No Signup

Supported features

  • Runs Locally
  • No Signup

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Community edition - Free forever
  • Native apps with buttery smooth 120FPS performance
  • Supports 500 AI models and local LLMs via Ollama
  • Smart knowledge retrieval with source citations
  • Multi-threaded chat for parallel AI conversations
  • Built-in AI image generation, video generation and text-to-speech
  • Developer-focused UI with code rendering and themes
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows

Cons

  • MCP pending
  • No cloud support
  • One-time license tied to a single device
  • Linux pending
  • iOS pending

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Releases 1

Initial release September 9, 2025 Current
Initial release of 120.dev.

FAQ 7

What operating systems does 120.dev support?
120.dev runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Which AI models are supported?
Over 50 models are integrated, including OpenAI’s GPT, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok, Hugging Face OSS models, Stability AI, and more. Local models via Ollama are also supported.
Does 120 AI Chat support image generation?
Yes. It supports image models like GPT Image, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion Ultra, Gemini, and FLUX.1 dev.
Yes. It supports image models like GPT Image, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion Ultra, Gemini, and FLUX.1 dev.
Yes, the free tier includes GPT-3.5, Claude Haiku, markdown rendering, URL browsing, and basic model controls.
What’s included in the paid plan?
The one-time license ($39 with early adopter code) unlocks integrations with all major AI providers, local LLMs, multi-threading, theming, image generation, read-aloud, export options, and commercial use rights.
Are updates included?
The one-time license comes with 1 year of free updates. After that, upgrades may require renewal.
Can I use it for commercial purposes?
Yes, but only with the paid license (120 AI Chat plan). Free tier is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
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