Noi
Noi is a dedicated desktop browser that consolidates every major AI tool—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Poe—into a single, sleek window. It is 100% free and open-source, meaning you get the full app forever without spending a dime, though you still need your own accounts for the AI services it hosts.
🎨 What It Actually Does
Noi acts as a specialized web browser designed exclusively for AI. Instead of drowning in twenty Chrome tabs, you have one app with a sidebar of your favorite bots.
- Unified Sidebar: [Visual of Sidebar] – Instantly switch between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini without reloading pages. It keeps your sessions active so you don't have to constantly log in.
- Noi Ask (Batch Mode): [Batch Prompting Feature] – The killer feature. Type one prompt, and send it to multiple AIs simultaneously. Perfect for cross-checking facts or seeing which bot writes better code.
- Theme Customization: [Theme Settings] – Offers Frosted Glass, Dark Mode, and Monochromatic themes. It makes your AI workspace look like a pro tool rather than a webpage.
- Local Data Storage: All your settings and "Noi Ask" history are stored locally on your machine. No data is sent to a third-party server (other than the AI providers you interact with).
The Real Cost (Free vs. Paid)
The app itself is completely free (MIT License). However, because it wraps the web versions of these services, your usage limits are tied to your personal accounts with those providers.
| Plan | Cost | Key Limits/Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Noi App | $0 | Unlimited use. Full access to all browser features, themes, and batch prompting. |
| Your AI Accounts | Varies | You are still subject to the limits of your accounts (e.g., ChatGPT Free limits, Claude’s daily message cap). |
The Catch: Noi does not provide "free AI credits." It is a window. If ChatGPT is down, it is down in Noi too. If you hit your message limit on Claude.ai, you hit it here too.
How It Stacks Up (Competitor Analysis)
Most competitors in this space are "API Clients" (requiring technical setup/payment), whereas Noi is a "Web Wrapper" (easier for average users).
- Chatbox AI: Excellent, but primarily designed for API keys (paying per message) or running local models. It can be more technical to set up than Noi’s "just log in" approach.
- TypingMind: A powerful web-based UI that requires a paid license (approx. $39+) for advanced features and also relies on your own API keys. It offers more power but at a significantly higher price point.
- Standard Browser (Chrome/Edge): Free, but cluttered. You lose the "Batch Ask" capability and the ability to visually separate your AI work from your random browsing tabs.
The Verdict
Noi is the digital equivalent of a tidy desk. It doesn't magically give you free access to paid AI models, but it respects your workflow in a way standard browsers don't. By treating AI tools as a unified suite rather than scattered tabs, it changes your mental model from "browsing the web" to "using a workstation."
For the average user who juggles a free ChatGPT account and a free Claude account, Noi is the single best upgrade you can make to your desktop setup today—and it costs absolutely nothing.
