OpenLobsterAn open-source self-hosted AI assistant with multi-user memory, secure tool use, scheduling, and multi-channel support.

4.6 (5)

Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated May 2026

Open Source Self-Hosted AI Assistant Multi-User Scheduling Privacy Multi-Channel

Overview

OpenLobster — An open-source self-hosted AI assistant with multi-user memory, secure tool use, scheduling, and multi-channel support.

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: Personal AI Assistants
Rating: 4.6 / 5 (5)

Use cases

Private team AI assistant

Deploy a self-hosted assistant for an organization, giving each user persistent memory while keeping data on internal infrastructure.

Automated task scheduling

Use built-in scheduling to run recurring AI tasks, reminders, or workflows across users without relying on external services.

Secure tool-augmented workflows

Connect the assistant to internal tools with secure tool use, enabling actions like queries or integrations under user permissions.

Multi-channel chatbot deployment

Serve the same assistant across multiple communication channels, providing a unified AI presence for users wherever they interact.

Reviews

4.6

Average from 5 ratings.

Elena Rossi

Mar 14, 2026

Solid for our team

We rolled this out across the team last quarter and it is genuinely easy to set up. The API fits neatly into how we already work, and the onboarding removed a step we used to do by hand. Pricing gets steep at scale, which is the main caveat, but it has held up under daily use.

Joanna Kowalski

Jan 26, 2026

Use it every day

Honestly didn't expect to like it this much. The API is exactly what I needed, and support is responsive. I do wish pricing gets steep at scale, but I reach for it almost every day now and it just clicks.

Robert Ainsworth

Jul 13, 2025

Years in this space

I've evaluated a lot of these over the years. What stands out here is the automation — handled better than most — and support is responsive. Worth the time if this is your use case.

Leila Hassan

Jul 3, 2025

Solid for our team

We rolled this out across the team last quarter and it is genuinely easy to set up. The integrations fits neatly into how we already work, and the onboarding removed a step we used to do by hand. A few rough edges remain, which is the main caveat, but it has held up under daily use.

Priya Nair

Jun 20, 2025

Does the job

Pretty happy overall. The automation just works and it is genuinely easy to set up. but no dealbreakers — I'd recommend it to a friend without hesitating.

Q&A

Can OpenLobster be self-hosted, and is it really open-source?

Yes. OpenLobster is an open-source AI assistant designed to be self-hosted, giving you full control over deployment and data rather than relying on a vendor-hosted SaaS.

What can I use OpenLobster for beyond basic chat?

It supports secure tool use, scheduling tasks, and multi-channel access, making it suitable for use cases like automated workflows, reminders, and integrating the assistant across different communication channels.

Does it support multiple users, and how does it handle memory between them?

OpenLobster offers multi-user support with per-user memory, so each user gets their own context and history while sharing the same self-hosted assistant instance.