Private GPT
Interact privately with your documents using the power of GPT, no data leaks.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 16, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
Private GPT allows users to interact with their own documents in a private manner using GPT technology. It ensures complete privacy and security by keeping all data local.
Private GPT stands out by offering complete privacy and local processing capabilities, making it ideal for sensitive data projects that require the power of GPT without cloud dependencies.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Developers who need to ensure complete privacy and security of their documents while using GPT technology.
Teams working with sensitive data that cannot be processed in the cloud.
Individuals or organizations requiring local AI capabilities without internet dependency.
Look elsewhere if
Projects needing real-time interaction with a large dataset, as it is self-hosted and might have performance limitations.
Users who prefer managed services over self-hosting for ease of use and maintenance.
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited integrations with other tools and platforms
Lack of official plugins or connectors for popular data sources and services
- 02
Complex setup process, especially for large datasets
Configuration requires manual tuning of parameters like chunk size, overlap, etc.
What it does well
100% private interaction with documents using GPT technology.
No data leaks as all processing is done locally.
Open-source and customizable.
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
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Set up Private GPT
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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