Relay
A privacy-first chat client for self-hosted LLMs.
Connect to Ollama, LM Studio, or compatible servers and interact with your models in real time — with streaming responses, model switching, and full Markdown support.
Your Models
Connect to your own locally or remotely hosted LLMs
Unlimited Usage
No usage limits, no per-message costs
One-Time Purchase
No subscriptions, no recurring fees
No Tracking
No analytics on conversations, no data collection
Your Models. Your Data. One App.
A serious client for people who run their own models. Local-first, privacy-focused, and built for technical workflows.
Connect to Local Servers
Connect to Ollama, LM Studio, or any compatible API endpoint running on your local network. Keep everything private — your models, servers, and conversations stay under your complete control. No reliance on cloud services or external APIs.
- Connect to Ollama and LM Studio
- Support for compatible API endpoints
- Keep everything on your network
Model Selection & Switching
See all available models across your servers and switch between them instantly during a conversation. Test different models, compare outputs, or use specialized models for different tasks — all without losing context.
- View all available models
- Switch models mid-conversation
- Quick model switching interface
Extended Thinking Support
Use models with extended thinking capabilities to see the reasoning process. Watch as models work through complex problems step-by-step, giving you insight into how they arrive at their answers. Perfect for understanding model behavior and debugging responses.
- View model thinking process
- Understand reasoning step-by-step
- Debug complex model outputs
Image Upload & Analysis
Upload images to vision-enabled models for analysis, description, or discussion. Share screenshots, diagrams, or visual content directly in your conversations for comprehensive model analysis.
- Upload images to vision models
- Drag and drop interface
- Instant visual analysis
Multiple Conversations
Create separate conversations for different topics, projects, or experiments. Keep your work organized and switch between conversations instantly. Each conversation maintains its own context and chat history.
- Create unlimited conversations
- Organize by topic or project
- Maintain separate chat histories
Privacy & Control
Relay is an interface to your AI — not a service that owns your data.
No Required Accounts
Use Relay without creating an account. Accounts are optional and only used to restore purchases.
No Chat Syncing
Your conversations stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any cloud service.
No Analytics
We don't track your prompts, responses, or how you use the app.
Fully Offline
Works without internet as long as your models are reachable on your local network.
Built For
Relay is designed for people who want control over their AI tools.
Developers
Test prompts, debug outputs, and integrate LLMs into your workflow
Power Users
Fast, keyboard-friendly interface designed for efficiency
Privacy-Conscious
Keep your prompts and data completely under your control
Teams
Experiment with self-hosted AI without vendor lock-in
Honest Pricing
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No dark patterns.
Full features, no limits during trial
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Common Questions
Do I need an account?
No. Accounts are optional and only used to restore purchases.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. All chats stay on your device and your configured servers. We don't see or store your conversations.
Is there a subscription?
No. Relay is a one-time purchase after a free trial.
Can I use it offline?
Yes, as long as your models are reachable on your local network.
What servers does Relay support?
Relay works with Ollama, LM Studio, and any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint.
What features are coming soon?
Search across chat history and document support (text files, PDFs, etc.) are currently in development and coming soon. Image upload is already available.
Get Relay
Try free with full features. One-time purchase to unlock unlimited use.
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Your Models. Your Data. Your Control.
Relay is built for people who want control over their AI tools — without compromises.
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