Regeste review
A focused, open-source choice for private document Q&A in the browser.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Regeste is an open-source document assistant for individuals and teams handling sensitive documents. It lets users add documents, search their contents, ask questions, and receive written answers linked to exact passages. Document parsing, local indexing, embeddings, vector search, chat history, and on-device answering can run in the browser. Local browser storage covers documents, chats, questions, and answers, while self-hosting is available under the AGPL license.
The Free plan costs 0 and includes browser-based document chat, an on-device answering option, passage-level citations, and open-source access. Its platform fit is strongest for users who want to bring their own AI infrastructure: Regeste supports Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, and OpenAI-compatible APIs. The product also offers a hosted assisted mode that sends selected excerpts for answer generation, giving users an alternative to fully on-device answering. This combination suits privacy-conscious workflows that need control over where document processing and answer generation occur.
Regeste’s standout feature is its citation workflow: answers include numbered references to passages, with the relevant text highlighted for review. That makes it easier to connect an answer with the document content behind it. The trade-off is a narrow focus. Regeste is a strong fit for private, browser-based document Q&A and self-hosted AI setups, but less suitable for buyers seeking a broader document-management or productivity suite. Users should also be comfortable with browser-based access and with configuring an AI server when using the bring-your-own-server options.
Regeste pros and cons
- Where it wins
- On-device processing, indexing, embeddings, and vector search
- Passage-level numbered citations with highlighted passages
- Supports Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, and OpenAI-compatible APIs
- Where it doesn't
- Web access is the listed platform
- Local storage keeps documents and chats in the browser
- Focused on document Q&A rather than broader productivity workflows
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