What is Pinokio?
Pinokio is a launcher for open-source software that lets you install and run apps such as AI models, creative tools and developer utilities with one click, without manually handling dependencies or setup. Apps are published by maintainers as installable launchers, and the homepage shows a feed of updates from these maintainers, including new releases and announcements.
From the feed, the range of what you can run is clear: local voice cloning and transcription, sheet music generation from audio, video generation, face swapping, and a plugin, Freebuff, that lets you use frontier models as coding agents inside Pinokio. Apps can be installed from a library, updated from within the app, and some plugins are accessed from a separate menu. Pinokio also offers a Create option for starting new projects with an agent plugin.
Key features
- One-click installation of open-source apps
- Feed of updates from app maintainers
- Plugin system, including the Freebuff coding agent
- Create button to start new app projects
- In-app updates for installed apps
Who is it for
- Developers
- Creators running open-source AI tools locally
- Users who want to avoid manual setup
Pros and cons
- Installs and runs open-source apps with one click
- Runs apps locally on your own computer
- Some apps need hardware or installed models to work, depending on your setup
Pinokio pricing
The vendor does not publish prices in a readable form (often pricing is shown only after signing in).
Is Pinokio free?
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
Pinokio alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sider | not listed | yes | Browser extensions |
 RegexAI | not listed | yes | Browser extensions |
 MaxAI | 12 USD/mo | yes | Browser extensions |
 HARPA AI | 55.4 PLN/mo | ? | Browser extensions |
 Gemini in Chrome | 97,99 PLN/mo | ? | Browser extensions |
 Grok | 30 USD/mo | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
Comparisons
FAQ
What is Pinokio used for?
One-click launcher and browser for running open-source AI and other apps locally on your own computer.
Is Pinokio free?
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
How much does Pinokio cost?
The vendor does not publish prices publicly or requires sign-in.
What are the best Pinokio alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Sider, RegexAI, MaxAI, HARPA AI, Gemini in Chrome.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (pinokio.co).