Knowledge × Ecosystem

An Overview of Swiss AI Chats.

A neutral comparison of sixteen providers: in-house models, aggregators, and Swiss hosting providers for open models.

Neutral and non-profit. swissAI does not recommend any products and does not maintain a ranking. An entry in the Swiss AI Landscape does not constitute an evaluation or a recommendation. As of August 11, 2026.

"Swiss AI" can mean three things.

It's like the Swiss cross on the packaging: recipe, factory, or just the company headquarters. None of the products in the comparison meet all three criteria.

01

The Company

Its headquarters, ownership, and legal status are in Switzerland. That doesn't tell you where your data ends up.

02

Hosting

Your chats are hosted on Swiss servers. That doesn't tell us anything about the model's origin.

03

The Model

Developed and trained in Switzerland. Rarely met; Apertus is the first open Swiss base.

Find the offer that's right for you.

The filter applies to both the cards and the table: Each card can be expanded to show information on the company's founding, certifications, references, and support, while the table presents the facts at a glance.

16 of 16 offers
Custom Model

Giotto.ai

Lausanne, VD

The only provider with its own model: “Giotto 1,” a reasoning model that includes chat, document analysis, code, and an API. Since 2017 (as L2F), a partner of RUAG and SAP.

Strength
A Swiss company and a Swiss model.
Reservation
Free access in August 2026 is not self-service; no independent performance tests; no public pricing.
More details
Founded
2017 (as L2F)
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Client Testimonials
No public references (partnerships with RUAG and SAP)
Support
Email (business@giotto.ai), no SLA documented
Giotto.ai visit
Aggregator

mono.chat

Lucerne, LU

It aggregates dozens of models and automatically selects one for each request. The Solo founder discloses revenue figures and the training practices of the model providers.

Strength
Largest selection of models, transparent training and sales data.
Reservation
Not hosted in Switzerland; some inconsistencies between the marketing materials and the terms and conditions.
More details
Founded
Company 2022 (Solid Technologies AG), Product since 11/2025
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
Boris Baldinger, Luca (in essence), Arinda Huber, Klinton Menezes (user testimonials, no company references)
Support
Email; priority support starting with the Business Plan
mono.chat visit
Aggregator

Swiss Chat

Kleindöttingen, Inc.

A chat app from Beyond Group GmbH that can be used immediately without creating an account. It aggregates over 15 model providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Apertus, through its partner Phoeniqs.

Strength
Wide selection of models, including Apertus; can be tested without registration.
Reservation
Prices are in U.S. dollars instead of Swiss francs; data protection regulations allow processing outside Switzerland/the EU depending on the configuration; only the subscription plan can be booked directly; everything else must be arranged through a sales contact.
More details
Founded
2023 (Commercial Register entry dated June 28, 2023)
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
Zeppelin AI, OpenMode.io, LudeMedia.ch
Support
Email (On-Demand), Priority Email & Chat (Subscription), Account Manager (Licenses)
Swiss Chat visit
Agent Platform

botts.ai

Zug, ZG

Agent platform with a website widget, phone agent, and internal team chat; staffing plan effective August 2026. A badge displays all processing countries for each assignment.

Strength
Data storage in Switzerland with transparent country labeling.
Reservation
Very new, no certification, SLA available only for Enterprise; the Swiss models still include Chinese models (Qwen, Kimi, DeepSeek), and now also GPT-4.1/GPT-5.4.
More details
Founded
2025 (Zumbühl, Berardi)
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
HSLU, UZH, StuCard, Wabool
Support
Email (Personal), Priority Support (Business), Dedicated Support + SLA (Enterprise)
botts.ai visit
SME Platform

aibox

Baar, Canton of Zug

AI now AG's SME Platform: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity all accessible with a single login, featuring over 160 assistants and a transcription service that understands Swiss German.

Strength
Four Frontier models at a predictable flat-rate price starting at CHF 29; sign up yourself for a 14-day trial.
Reservation
"Data remains in Switzerland" qualifies the company's own privacy policy; no hosting partners and no model versions published; for business use only.
More details
Founded
AI now AG has been listed in the commercial register since 2012; the launch of aibox is not documented
Certifications
Swiss-Made Software + AI
Client Testimonials
Swisscom, Somedia, Pro Juventute, TeleBasel
Support
Email (Starter), Priority Support (Pro), Premium Support (Enterprise)
aibox visit
AI Workplace

PORTA

Zurich, ZH

PowerOn AG's AI workstation (Zurich): Sensitive data is automatically replaced with placeholders before it reaches the AI. Self-registration with a 14-day free trial.

Strength
Automatic data anonymization before every AI query, true self-registration with a free trial.
Reservation
Very new company (registered in the commercial register on February 10, 2026); the privacy policy covers only the website, not the AI product; Swiss hosting is only “available,” not guaranteed as standard.
More details
Founded
February 2026 (Commercial Register entry: February 10, 2026)
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Documentation (Starter), Email within 48 hours (Professional), Email within 24 hours + Onboarding (Max)
PORTA visit
SME Platform

MintSafe

Titterten, BL

AI platform from Rhino digital education KLG (since 1987) based on the open-source Dify engine. Swiss-first standard with Infomaniak hosting; international models available as optional add-ons.

Strength
Step-by-step setup without a restart, model selection via the wizard, "Swiss-first" as the default configuration.
Reservation
The advertised "Order Now" self-order feature does not work; only the sales contact is actually usable; links to the privacy policy and legal notice return a 404 error; the operator is an education company, not a dedicated tech company.
More details
Founded
Rhino Digital Education KLG since 1987 (Commercial Register 1997), MintSafe product 2026
Certifications
Swiss-Made Software, Swiss Digital Services + AI
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Not documented
MintSafe visit
Swiss Hosting

Euria

Geneva GE

Infomaniak’s free assistant, available without an account, hosted entirely in its own Swiss data centers. A majority of voting rights will be held by a nonprofit foundation starting in May 2026.

Strength
Manufactured in Switzerland without subcontractors.
Reservation
No model transparency; the NZZ's February 2026 findings on censorship were not addressed by the provider.
More details
Founded
Company (Infomaniak) 1994, product available since December 2025
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Swiss-Made Software
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Email 7/7, phone 5/7; SLA for Infomaniak in general, not documented for Euria specifically
Euria visit
Consumer Assistant

myAI

Swisscom (Switzerland) AG

Swisscom's chat app for everyone living in Switzerland, featuring SBB schedules, weather, and dialect recognition. Currently offering 12 months of Pro access for free.

Strength
Longest range, seamlessly integrated into everyday life in Switzerland.
Reservation
U.S. model via U.S. hyperscaler; for personal use only, according to the terms of use.
More details
Founded
Swisscom 1998, myAI since September 2025
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Phone: Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Help Page/FAQ
myAI visit
Private Chat

Lumo

Plan-les-Ouates, GE

Proton Chat with zero-access-encrypted chat history; usable without an account, via Tor, and in Ghost Mode. Servers intentionally relocated to Germany in 2025.

Strength
The strongest protection for your browsing history.
Reservation
No Swiss hosting; Zero-Access protects storage, not processing; Chinese models since version 2.0.
More details
Founded
Proton 2014, Lumo since 2025
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Chat support, Help Center; no SLA
Lumo visit
AI Workplace

Nectos

Geneva GE

Adopt-AI SA’s (founded in 2025) AI workplace runs on infrastructure provided by the Swiss company Hidora SA; there are only two subcontractors, both located in Switzerland.

Strength
Complete, verifiable legal documentation.
Reservation
Very new; only anonymous customer quotes without company names; claims such as “best models” and “no routing abroad” remain unsubstantiated.
More details
Founded
Company 2025 (Geneva Commercial Register), product available since 2025
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2 (Hidora infrastructure, not Adopt-AI SA itself)
Client Testimonials
No public references (only anonymous customer quotes)
Support
Ticket/Email Support; SLA available only with a customized Enterprise deal
Nectos visit
Sector Platform

AlpineAI

Davos, Graubünden

A platform for healthcare, government, and higher education institutions, hosted on proprietary hardware in Swiss data centers. Seed funding round and egovpartner contract award in 2026; over 30 client references.

Strength
The strongest tire lineup among smaller suppliers.
Reservation
Only three sectors; otherwise, there is a waiting list. According to the Terms and Conditions, web searches are outsourced to third parties.
More details
Founded
2023
Certifications
ISO 27001, Swiss-Made Software + AI, Swiss Digital Service + AI
Client Testimonials
Clienia, ZHAW, HIN, Municipality of Glattfelden
Support
Email, Service Desk (Standard/Premium)
AlpineAI visit
Team Chat

Private AI Chat

Zurich, ZH

Safe Swiss Cloud AG's team offering includes a dedicated container and RAG system for each customer in two Swiss data centers; ISO 27001 certified since 2015.

Strength
Long-standing certificate configuration, dedicated environment.
Reservation
No self-registration; enrollment is available only through the sales department.
More details
Founded
Company founded in 2013; private AI chat since 2025
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, Swiss-Made Software
Client Testimonials
Reitzel Group, Walo Bertschinger, x28 AG
Support
24/7 Support, Phone, SLA: max. 1-hour response time
Private AI Chat visit
AI Consulting

EagleGPT

Red Cross ZG

BE BRAVE AG’s (founded in 2014) GPT solution hosted in its own Swiss data center. Apertus has been part of the service mix since 2025, and self-registration was recently added.

Strength
An in-house Swiss data center instead of a rented one, featuring Apertus and self-registration.
Reservation
Prices still not published anywhere; according to the provider, the data center is located in Walenstadt, SG, rather than at the company’s headquarters in Rotkreuz, ZG; the claim that it is “Switzerland’s largest AI data center” remains unsubstantiated.
More details
Founded
Company founded in 2014; integrated into Apertus in 2025
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, Swiss-Made Software, Swiss Hosting
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Phone +41 41 244 64 64, email, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; no SLA documented
EagleGPT visit
Rollout Platform

PeakPrivacy

Zurich, ZH

A platform by freihandlabor GmbH (Zurich); PeakPrivacy has been active since 2023, offering four plan tiers ranging from “Swiss Daily” to “Frontier.” Has supported over 60 teams, including Caritas Switzerland.

Strength
The most transparent model documentation in the industry, with a security level for each model and an exit guarantee.
Reservation
No self-service access, only consultation; Apertus is not available; “Frontier” models are shipped from Switzerland to the EU or the U.S. as standard.
More details
Founded
Company (freihandlabor GmbH) 2009, PeakPrivacy product since 2023
Certifications
ISO 27001 (Swisscom data center; PeakPrivacy itself is not certified)
Client Testimonials
Caritas Switzerland, Spheriq, Consimo, Gebert Rüf Foundation
Support
Email (Starter), Priority Support (Growth), Dedicated Success Manager (Scale)
PeakPrivacy visit
Apertus Access

chat.publicai.co

Metagov Inc., USA

The only freely accessible chat service powered by Apertus, operated by the nonprofit Metagov Inc. in Massachusetts; data is stored in the U.S., with no localized storage in the EU or Switzerland, and inference takes place worldwide.

Strength
The most direct route to Apertus.
Reservation
U.S.-based entity, no General Terms and Conditions; no localized data storage in the EU or Switzerland; according to the Terms of Service, only for research and education.
More details
Founded
Metagov 2020 (Harvard/MIT spin-off), product available since September 2025
Certifications
None reported
Client Testimonials
No public references
Support
Email (hello@publicai.co); no SLA
chat.publicai.co visit
OfferCategoryFoundedModelsData LocationTraining on User DataCertificationsPriceFree Access
Giotto.aiCustom Model2017 (as L2F)Only its own model, “Giotto 1”"Europe," Switzerland Not GuaranteedExcluded (EULA)ISO/IEC 27001:2022UnpublishedEvaluation, 12-month fixed-term position
mono.chatAggregatorCompany 2022 (Solid Technologies AG), Product since 11/2025Model number no longer specified, including ApertusFrankfurt (Google Firebase)Excluded, a declared exceptionNone reportedCHF 20 / 34 / 96 (Pro / Business / Max), plus VATThe first 10 news articles are free; after that, a subscription is required
Swiss ChatAggregator2023 (Commercial Register entry dated June 28, 2023)15+ providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, DeepSeek, and Apertus (Phoeniqs)Advertised as “Swiss Infrastructure”; according to data protection regulations, some of it is located outside Switzerland and the EUExcluded (Privacy Policy)None reportedUSD 40–180 per user/month (subscription); starting at USD 20 on-demandNo free plan; can only be tested without an account
botts.aiAgent Platform2025 (Zumbühl, Berardi)Qwen, Kimi, DeepSeek, GPT-4.1/GPT-5.4 (Azure Switzerland); excluding ApertusStorage: CH; Inference: CH/EU/USA, depending on the modelExcluded (all plans)None reportedCHF 19 / 169 / 699 per monthTest phases only
aiboxSME PlatformAI now AG has been listed in the commercial register since 2012; the launch of aibox is not documentedChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity; according to the provider, the new ones are Apertus, Mistral, Kimi, Qwen, and Gemma (unpublished)Advertised as “Switzerland”; privacy policy permits processing outside Switzerland/the EUExcludedSwiss-Made Software + AIStarting at CHF 29/month; Team CHF 179, Pro CHF 33914-Day Trial
PORTAAI WorkplaceFebruary 2026 (Commercial Register entry: February 10, 2026)Not specified (according to the provider, “all AI models,” one login)Switzerland or closed system can be selected; default configuration not specifiedNot documented (the Privacy Policy covers only the website)None reportedCHF 69 / 99 / 145 per user per month (Starter/Professional/Max), plus VAT14-day trial, 1 user, no credit card required
MintSafeSME PlatformRhino Digital Education KLG since 1987 (Commercial Register 1997), MintSafe product 2026Dify Engine; Swiss-first standard, optional internationally (e.g., GPT-4o, Gemini)Switzerland (Infomaniak)—according to the marketing department, there is no accessible privacy policy to confirm thisNot documented (Privacy Policy 404)Swiss-Made Software, Swiss Digital Services + AICHF 80 / 190 / 380 per month (Starter/Pro/TeamFlat, up to 5/15/20+ users, ≈ CHF 13–19 per user), plus VATNo free access recorded
EuriaSwiss HostingCompany (Infomaniak) 1994, product available since December 2025Qwen 3.5, Mistral Small 4, Gemma 4 (not visible)Switzerland (own data center)ExcludedISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Swiss-Made SoftwarekSuite+ starting at CHF 19 per yearYes, even without an account
myAIConsumer AssistantSwisscom 1998, myAI since September 2025Start: Claude Sonnet 4; not listed today"Switzerland/EU"; Endpoints in AWS FrankfurtExcludedNone reportedCHF 14.90 per monthYes
LumoPrivate ChatProton 2014, Lumo since 2025Qwen 3.5, GLM 5.2 (China)"Europe"; Moved to Germany in 2025ExcludedISO 27001, SOC 2 Type IIPlus CHF 12.99 per monthYes, even without an account
NectosAI WorkplaceCompany 2025 (Geneva Commercial Register), product available since 2025UnpublishedHidora SA, SwitzerlandExcluded (AVV)ISO 27001, SOC 2 (Hidora infrastructure, not Adopt-AI SA itself)Starting at CHF 29.90 per seat per month14-Day Trial
AlpineAISector Platform2023"Mistral Large," self-hostedSwitzerland (own hardware)ExcludedISO 27001, Swiss-Made Software + AI, Swiss Digital Service + AICHF 74 to 90 per license per monthTrial Period
Private AI ChatTeam ChatCompany founded in 2013; private AI chat since 202518 open models, including ApertusSwitzerland (2 data centers)ExcludedISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, Swiss-Made SoftwareCHF 35 per user per monthNo, no self-access
EagleGPTAI ConsultingCompany founded in 2014; integrated into Apertus in 2025Open models, including Apertus; individual models not otherwise namedIn-house data center in Walenstadt, SG (headquarters in Rotkreuz, ZG)Not documentedISO/IEC 27001, Swiss-Made Software, Swiss HostingNot published; available only upon requestNo free plan; prices not published
PeakPrivacyRollout PlatformCompany (freihandlabor GmbH) 2009, PeakPrivacy product since 2023"Swiss Daily" (GPT Swiss, Mistral Small Swiss) included; Frontier/EU optional, without ApertusStandard Switzerland (Swisscom Data Center, ISO 27001); EU/U.S. only if that model is explicitly selectedExcluded (Privacy Policy)ISO 27001 (Swisscom data center; PeakPrivacy itself is not certified)Starting at CHF 742/month for 10 users (≈ CHF 74/user); Growth: CHF 1,290; Scale: CHF 3,325 (50+)No free access; only a paid 90-day trial
chat.publicai.coApertus AccessMetagov 2020 (Harvard/MIT spin-off), product available since September 20254 country models (CH/SG/PL/ES), 1 Apertus variant (v1.5-70B-Thinking)Storage in the U.S., no localized storage in the EU or Switzerland; inference and computing worldwide (including CSCS)Opt-in ProgramNone reportedFreeYes, an account is required

From public sources, last cross-checked on August 11, 2026; no providers were reviewed using a test account. Some information may now be out of date.

Eight Questions for Every Provider.

The answers can be found in the providers' public documents.

01

Where is the model running, and where are the chats?

Data storage in Switzerland and processing in the United States are not mutually exclusive.

02

Where does the model come from?

If the provider does not specify this, that in itself constitutes information.

03

Does the contract specify that the player is barred from training?

The contract is what matters, not the homepage.

04

How long are chats stored?

This is the key point for those bound by professional confidentiality.

05

Who are the subcontractors?

And where does a web search lead? That's where promises are most often broken.

06

The Swiss Data Protection Act or Just the GDPR?

A Swiss headquarters does not guarantee that.

07

What does the free license say?

Time limits tend to be hidden there.

08

What about liability and availability?

Read the disclaimers before using the product in a production environment.

What the comparison reveals about the ecosystem.

Three observations that go beyond the products.

The server location says nothing about the content

The Euria case shows that a chatbot hosted on Swiss servers can adopt the worldview of its base model.

Open-top models usually come from China

Today, the systems in use are primarily Qwen, GLM, Kimi, or DeepSeek. With Lumo 2.0, Proton switched from European to Chinese models.

Apertus is being incorporated into the products

Available on mono.chat, Safe Swiss Cloud, and chat.publicai.co; listed in the Infomaniak catalog; planned for the Swisscom B2B product.

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