Definition
OpenHuman is an open-source, desktop-first personal AI assistant built by TinyHumans. It connects to 118+ apps via OAuth, builds a persistent three-layer Memory Tree from your data, and routes tasks between local models (Ollama, LM Studio) and cloud providers. It is licensed under GPL-3.0 and is early beta as of June 2026.
Who Should Try It
- Developers who want a local-first assistant with code and file tools.
- Power users who want persistent memory across email, docs, repos, and calendars.
- Privacy-conscious users who prefer their data on their machine rather than in a cloud vault.
- Anyone comfortable with beta software and willing to debug occasional setup issues.
- People who use many productivity tools and want one assistant that connects them all.
Who Should Wait
- Enterprise users who need SLA guarantees, compliance certifications, or a published security audit.
- Users who only need a simple chat interface with a local LLM — Open WebUI or LM Studio are simpler and more mature for that.
- People who connect banking, legal, health, or primary corporate accounts and require audited software.
- Windows-only users who cannot tolerate occasional stability issues (documented crash loops exist on Windows 11).
- Non-technical users who are not comfortable reading shell scripts or debugging configuration files.
What It Is Not
OpenHuman is early beta software. Expect setup friction and evolving behavior. It is not a mature enterprise platform, and local-first does not mean zero risk — connect accounts thoughtfully, start with low-stakes data, and verify assumptions.
How It Compares
OpenHuman sits between a simple chat interface and a fully autonomous agent. Unlike ChatGPT or Claude Desktop, it builds persistent memory from your connected accounts. Unlike AutoGPT or OpenHands, it stays within bounded, supervised actions. Use the comparisons below to find your fit.
vs ChatGPT / Claude
Personal assistant with local memory versus cloud chat interfaces.
Openvs Open WebUI
Assistant that connects to your apps versus a self-hosted model portal.
Openvs AnythingLLM
Live app integration versus document-workspace chat.
OpenHonest Review
Independent evaluation scorecard: strengths, weaknesses, and verdict.
OpenReady to Try It?
Start with the install guide, then follow the setup guide or the how-to guide to connect your first integration safely.
Install OpenHuman
One-command setup for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
OpenHow to Use OpenHuman
First launch, integrations, model routing, and daily workflows.
OpenSetup Guide
First launch, integrations, model routing, and verification.
OpenPrivacy Guide
Read the privacy and security checklist before connecting accounts.
OpenWhat is OpenHuman?
OpenHuman is an open-source, desktop-first personal AI assistant built by TinyHumans. It connects to 118+ apps via OAuth, builds a persistent three-layer Memory Tree from your data, and routes tasks between local models and cloud providers.
How does OpenHuman work?
OpenHuman syncs data from connected accounts into a local SQLite database and an Obsidian-compatible Markdown vault. Its Memory Tree organizes information into themes, entities, and documents so the assistant can answer cross-source questions without sending all your data to the cloud.
Is OpenHuman free?
The source code is free under GPL-3.0 and you can run local models via Ollama or LM Studio at no cost. A bundled subscription unlocks 30+ cloud providers for heavy reasoning, vision, and voice TTS.
How is OpenHuman different from ChatGPT or Claude?
ChatGPT and Claude are cloud chat interfaces. OpenHuman is a desktop assistant with persistent local memory and live connections to your apps. It can answer questions using your email, calendar, and documents while keeping the underlying data on your machine.