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How to use awesome-free-chatgpt: find free ChatGPT mirror sites
Updated Β· written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
awesome-free-chatgpt is a GitHub README that lists third-party websites offering free access to ChatGPT and similar AI chat models. It is a directory of links, not software you install. This guide shows you how to read its tags, pick a site that fits your needs, and avoid sharing sensitive information.
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- 1Open the README. Go to the awesome-free-chatgpt repository page on GitHub and scroll to the ChatGPT mirror list.
- 2Learn the tags. Read the tag legend above the table so you know which sites need a login, API key or payment.
- 3Pick a site with a suitable tag. For a no-cost, no-login test, look for sites marked π and without π or π.
- 4Test with non-sensitive input. Send a harmless prompt only, and do not enter personal or sensitive information.
- 5Try a second site if needed. If the first site is down or limited, move to another row in the table.
What awesome-free-chatgpt is and is not
The project is a curated list of free ChatGPT mirror sites, maintained on GitHub under the MIT licence. The README describes it as a list that is continuously updated, and it also points to other free resources.
There is nothing to install and no commands to run. You open the list in a browser and visit the sites you choose. The sites are run by third parties, not by the project itself.
- Type: a list of links in a README file, not a program or library
- Licence: MIT
- Language tag on the repository: Python, but you do not need Python to use the list
Open the list and find the mirror table
Go to the project page on GitHub and open the README. The section titled ChatGPT mirror list (π¬ ChatGPT ιεε葨) holds the main table. The README is written in Chinese, and an English version is linked from the top of the page.
Each row has a number, the site address, a set of tags, the date it was added, and a short note. The table is ordered by a rule the maintainers link to in the README.
Read the tags before you visit a site
Tags tell you what a site asks of you before you start. The README defines them as follows.
- π completely free, open and use
- π has a free quota
- π requires login
- π requires you to enter an API key
- π° requires payment or top-up
- π requires following an official account
- πͺ supports GPT-4
- π§° more than chat, supports other models or features
- π requires an international network connection
- π sponsor
Check a site, then use it safely
The README warns that the listed sites come from the internet. Do not type personal or sensitive information into any of them, including names, account details, passwords, or work material you need to keep private.
Sites can change or stop working without notice, so a site that works today may not work later. If a site fails, try another one from the list. The README also has links for suggesting a new site or reporting a broken one.
- Use a throwaway test prompt first to see how the site behaves
- Do not log in with accounts you use for email or banking
- Assume anything you type may be stored by the site
Compare side by side and find alternatives
The list is useful for trying several models quickly. Some entries mention specific models in their notes, such as Claude or GPT-4o variants, and a few state limits such as a daily message cap.
If you need a site you can rely on or keep private, the project's own comparable tools are self-hosted or official-style apps. The comparable projects named for this item are ChatGPT-Next-Web, LobeChat and Open WebUI.
What people use it for
- Trying a chatbot without paying or creating an account
- Comparing answers from different models on the same question
- Checking which free mirror sites are currently responding
- Getting a quick overview of free AI chat options before choosing a paid service
Frequently asked questions
Is awesome-free-chatgpt free?
The list itself is a free, MIT-licensed README on GitHub. The sites it links to vary: some are marked π for free use, while others have a free quota, need a login, an API key or payment.
How do I install awesome-free-chatgpt?
You do not install it. It is a list of links in a README file, and the source gives no install commands. You open the page in a browser and visit the sites you want.
Is it safe to use the free ChatGPT sites?
The README says the sites come from the internet and warns users not to enter personal or sensitive information on them. Treat every site as untrusted and use only harmless test prompts.
Why does a site from the list not work?
The list is third-party and sites may stop working or change. Try another entry from the table, and use the README's link to report a broken site.
What are the alternatives to awesome-free-chatgpt?
This is a directory, not a chat app. The comparable projects named for this item are ChatGPT-Next-Web, LobeChat and Open WebUI, which are apps you can use as chat interfaces.
Does awesome-free-chatgpt need Python or any prerequisites?
No prerequisites are listed. The repository is tagged Python, but you only need a web browser to use the list.
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Our verdict
Use awesome-free-chatgpt if you want to try several free chatbots quickly without paying or signing up, and you have no sensitive data to share. Pick something else if you need privacy, guaranteed uptime, or code and libraries to build with; a self-run chat app such as Open WebUI, LobeChat or ChatGPT-Next-Web suits those needs better.
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