Question 1

What's the difference between self-hosted LibreChat and ChatGPT Plus?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT Plus is a SaaS service: you pay $20/month per user, and your conversations are sent to OpenAI's servers (though they're not used for training if you disable that). LibreChat running on Opsily is self-hosted: conversations live on your private server, you control which models to use, and you only pay one flat monthly fee for unlimited team members. For teams concerned about data privacy, GDPR compliance, or reducing vendor lock-in, LibreChat is the better choice. It's also free and open-source; Opsily just manages the hosting infrastructure so you don't have to.

Question 2

Is LibreChat GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LibreChat running on Opsily's German servers meets GDPR requirements: data stays in the EU, we encrypt data at rest and in transit, we provide audit logs for compliance audits, and we follow the Data Processing Agreement. We do not train models on your conversations, do not sell data, and do not share your data with third parties. If your team is in the EU or handles personal data from EU residents, LibreChat on Opsily is GDPR-ready. For healthcare, finance, or government use cases, we provide Business Associate Agreements and HIPAA compliance documentation upon request.

Question 3

How do I set up LibreChat on Opsily?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for Opsily, click Browse Apps, search for LibreChat, and click Install. You'll be asked to choose a plan and optionally configure an API key if you want to connect to OpenAI or other external models. If you prefer local models only (completely offline), you can skip the API key step. Once deployed, Opsily handles all SSL certificates, backups, security updates, and scaling. Your LibreChat instance is live within 3 minutes. No command-line, no Docker knowledge required.

Question 4

What models can I use with LibreChat on Opsily?

Accepted Answer

LibreChat supports any OpenAI-compatible API: OpenAI (GPT-4, o1), Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Groq, Ollama (local models), and more. You can mix and match: use Claude for some conversations, local Llama models for others, and GPT-4 for complex tasks. This flexibility means you're not locked into a single vendor. If OpenAI raises prices, you can switch to Claude or run local models—your chat interface stays the same.

Question 5

How much does it cost to run LibreChat on Opsily?

Accepted Answer

Plans start at $20/month for the Small plan (up to 3 apps, including LibreChat) and scale to $100/month for Unlimited. Every plan includes LibreChat hosting, automatic daily backups, SSL certificates, 99.9% uptime, and GDPR-compliant German infrastructure. If you only use LibreChat, the Small plan is sufficient. Unlike ChatGPT Plus, you don't pay per user or per conversation: all your team members share the same monthly cost. A team of 20 on the Small plan costs $1/person/month for hosting alone.

Question 6

Can I use LibreChat offline or without API keys?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LibreChat can run entirely on local models via Ollama or Hugging Face. If you deploy Ollama on Opsily alongside LibreChat, your entire AI stack stays on your infrastructure with zero external API calls. This means zero usage tracking, zero cost per conversation, and complete privacy. The trade-off is that local models are less capable than GPT-4, but for internal documentation chat, brainstorming, and coding assistance, they work well. Many teams run a hybrid setup: local models for routine tasks, OpenAI for complex analysis.

Question 7

Is LibreChat suitable for healthcare teams (HIPAA)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with caveats. LibreChat itself is not HIPAA-certified, but it can be deployed in a HIPAA-compliant way: self-hosted on Opsily with encryption, audit logging, and access controls enabled. We provide Business Associate Agreements upon request. For healthcare use, follow these rules: (1) do not connect to external APIs like OpenAI (HIPAA disallows sending PHI to third parties), (2) use only local models or Opsily's infrastructure, (3) configure user authentication and encryption, (4) enable audit logs. If your team handles patient data, consult with your compliance officer before deployment.

Question 8

What happens if I stop paying my Opsily subscription?

Accepted Answer

Your LibreChat instance goes offline, but your data is preserved. Within 30 days of cancellation, we provide a full backup download in standard formats so you can restore your conversations elsewhere if you choose. You can also export your conversation data anytime through the LibreChat UI. Unlike SaaS platforms that permanently delete data, Opsily gives you time and tools to move your work. If you decide to return within 30 days, we can restore your instance.

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