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ChatGLM vs ChatGPT

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ChatGLM

7.0
Developer Tools

Desktop client for the ChatGLM AI chatbot

ChatGPT

8.0
Productivity

OpenAI's official ChatGPT desktop app

Metric ChatGLM ChatGPT
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 19 6.1K
90-day Installs 35 15.8K
365-day Installs 107 66.8K
Version 1.1.7 1.2026.118,1777682760
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 41.2K 54.4K
GitHub Forks 5.2K 6.2K
Open Issues 605 921
License Apache-2.0
Language Python Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2025 May 14, 2024

Reviews

ChatGLM

ChatGLM offers a desktop interface for interacting with an open-source, bilingual AI chatbot developed by Tsinghua University. It provides an alternative to ChatGPT, especially appealing to those interested in open-source solutions and bilingual support.

Provides a desktop interface for interacting with the ChatGLM AI chatbot.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven.
  • + Supports bilingual conversations.
  • + Integration with Homebrew for easy installation.

Cons

  • - Known macOS compatibility issues.
  • - Limited external community discussion.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT offers a seamless desktop experience for OpenAI's AI chatbot, providing direct access to its powerful features. Ideal for users needing quick, integrated access to ChatGPT for tasks like writing, brainstorming, or problem-solving.

Provides a desktop interface for interacting with OpenAI's ChatGPT AI chatbot.

Pros

  • + Official OpenAI support ensures seamless integration with their services.
  • + Desktop interface offers convenience and efficiency for regular users.
  • + Active development and community engagement suggest ongoing improvements.

Cons

  • - Open issues, particularly bugs, may affect user experience.
  • - Lack of community discussion on Reddit could indicate less diverse user engagement.