# Msty

> Private AI workspace for chatting with local and online models, with your data under your control

- Category: [AI Assistants](https://finderatlas.com/categories/ai-assistants)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://msty.ai
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: CloudStack, LLC
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/msty

## Overview

Msty is a private AI platform from CloudStack, LLC, positioned around the idea of "private AI for real work." Its main product, Msty Studio, is a desktop and web workspace for chatting with local and online AI models in one place. Users can organize knowledge with Knowledge Stacks (retrieval-augmented generation), reuse prompts and personas, run multi-persona conversations, and generate media from the same interface.

## Key features

- Local and Online Models
- Knowledge Stacks
- Personas and Crew Conversations
- Agent Mode
- Toolbox with MCP
- Prompt, Persona, Skill and Media Studios
- Studio Web
- Msty Go Agents
- Msty Nexus
- Enterprise Governance

## Pricing

- **Studio Free** ($0): Free desktop workspace for local and online model chat
- **Aurum** ($149/year): Power-user tier billed yearly
- **Aurum Lifetime** ($349/one-time): One-time purchase with all Aurum features
- **Enterprise & Teams** (Custom): Sales-led plan for organizations, minimum 5 seats

## Best for

- Running local and cloud models side by side from one desktop app while keeping data on your own device

## Who uses it

- Privacy-conscious individuals
- Developers
- Researchers
- Educators
- Legal teams
- Healthcare teams
- Regulated organizations

## Strengths

- Permanent free Studio tier that includes local and online model chat and Knowledge Stacks.
- Data stays on the user's device, with zero product telemetry stated.
- One-time Aurum Lifetime option at $349 avoids a recurring subscription.
- Supports MCP tools and enterprise controls such as SSO and audit logs.
- Broad product family covering chat (Studio), agents (Go) and a model gateway (Nexus).

## Limitations

- Studio data does not sync between devices.
- Studio Web needs a connection to Studio Desktop or Sidecar for local models, Toolbox and real-time data.
- SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications are not yet complete.
- Msty Go is still in beta and Stack is not yet released.

## Not recommended for

- Users who want a fully open-source tool or a purely hosted chat service with cross-device sync

## Integrations

- Ollama
- Azure OpenAI
- Amazon Bedrock
- Discord
- Telegram
- WhatsApp
- Docker
- Podman
- MCP

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8/10
- Feature Depth: 8.6/10
- Value for Money: 8.4/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.8/10
- Documentation & Support: 7.6/10

## Alternatives

- [ChatGPT](https://finderatlas.com/tools/chatgpt): OpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice chat ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/chatgpt-vs-msty))
- [Qwen](https://finderatlas.com/tools/qwen): Alibaba's free AI assistant and open-weight model family, on web, mobile and API ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/msty-vs-qwen))
- [Perplexity](https://finderatlas.com/tools/perplexity): AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/msty-vs-perplexity))
- [Poe](https://finderatlas.com/tools/poe): Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/msty-vs-poe))
- [Z.ai Chat](https://finderatlas.com/tools/z-ai): Free GLM-powered AI chatbot and agent from Zhipu AI for writing, coding and research ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/msty-vs-z-ai))
- [Kimi](https://finderatlas.com/tools/kimi): Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/kimi-vs-msty))
- [Grok](https://finderatlas.com/tools/grok): xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/grok-vs-msty))
- [DeepSeek](https://finderatlas.com/tools/deepseek): Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/deepseek-vs-msty))

## Recent updates

- 2026-10-01: Blog post on Msty support for NVIDIA RTX Spark local AI hardware
- 2026-09-01: Msty Go announced as available on iOS and Android (September 11)
- 2026-09-01: Msty Nexus 0.5.0 released as a single console for provider and runtime setup (September 8)

## FAQ

**Is Msty free?**

Msty Studio has a permanent free tier on desktop. Paid options are Aurum at $149 per user per year, Aurum Lifetime at $349 one-time, and custom Enterprise and Teams pricing.

**Does Msty run models locally?**

Yes. Studio can run local models as well as connect to online providers. Studio Web needs to be linked to Studio Desktop or Msty Sidecar to use local models.

**Where is my data stored?**

Studio stores data locally on your device and does not sync between devices. Studio Web keeps data in the browser's local storage. The company states zero product telemetry.

**Which operating systems are supported?**

Msty Go lists macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows x64 and Linux (.deb or AppImage). Studio is reported to run on macOS, Windows and Linux, and a Studio Web version is available to Aurum subscribers.

**Does Msty have a mobile app?**

The company announced on September 11, 2026 that Msty Go is available on iOS and Android. Msty Studio itself is a desktop and web product.

**Is Msty certified for compliance?**

The company says formal SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications are not yet complete. It offers a DPA, SSO, audit logs and customer-controlled storage for enterprise customers.