Open WebUI

ChatGPT-style interface over any model
Self-hosted chat UISelf-hosted web UIBSD-3-ClauseSelf-hostedSvelteIntermediate
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What is Open WebUI?

Open WebUI is a self-hosted, ChatGPT-style web interface that runs on top of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API, with chat history, model switching and document RAG.

Why people choose Open WebUI

Open WebUI at a glance

CategorySelf-hosted chat UI
TypeSelf-hosted web UI
LicenseBSD-3-Clause
Runs locallySelf-hosted
Built withSvelte
Skill levelIntermediate
Best forteams that want a shared web UI over local models

Open-source alternatives to Open WebUI

Other open-source self-hosted chat ui tools worth comparing:

LibreChatMulti-provider open-source ChatGPT cloneLobe ChatModern, design-forward chat frameworkAnythingLLMAll-in-one app to chat with your documentsbig-AGIPro-grade chat for many modelsChatboxDesktop client for many AI modelsNextChatLightweight ChatGPT-style UI, deploys in one clickChatbot UIClean open ChatGPT clone with files and profilesHuggingChat UIThe interface behind HuggingChat, self-hostableKhojYour AI second brain over your notesKotaemonClean open UI to chat with documentsOpen WebUI PipelinesAdd custom logic to any OpenAI-compatible UIMstyOffline chat with split-screen model comparison

Open WebUI head-to-head

Open WebUI vs LibreChatOpen WebUI vs Lobe ChatOpen WebUI vs AnythingLLMOpen WebUI vs big-AGIOpen WebUI vs ChatboxOpen WebUI vs NextChatOpen WebUI vs Chatbot UIOpen WebUI vs HuggingChat UIOpen WebUI vs KhojOpen WebUI vs KotaemonOpen WebUI vs Open WebUI PipelinesOpen WebUI vs Msty

FAQ

Is Open WebUI free?

Open WebUI is free and open-source (BSD-3-Clause license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Open WebUI locally?

Yes. Open WebUI is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

What is the best alternative to Open WebUI?

Popular open-source alternatives include LibreChat, Lobe Chat, AnythingLLM. See the comparisons above to choose.

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