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Open WebUI

Self-hosted, extensible chat interface for running local and remote LLMs.

AI ChatbotsFree · Free

Open WebUI is an open-source, self-hosted web interface for interacting with local and remote large language models. It provides a ChatGPT-like experience for models run via Ollama or other backends, giving users full control over their AI chat environment. The tool targets developers running local AI models who want a friendly interface.

Pros

  • +Open-source and fully self-hosted for complete control
  • +Works well with locally-run models via Ollama
  • +Provides a familiar, ChatGPT-like user experience

Cons

  • Requires running and maintaining local infrastructure
  • Performance depends on the underlying hardware and model used

Best for

Common use-cases

  • Running a self-hosted interface for local AI models
  • Interacting with Ollama-hosted language models
  • Maintaining full control over an AI chat environment

Integrations

OllamaSelf-hosted

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Open WebUI FAQ

How much does Open WebUI cost?
Open WebUI uses free pricing, starting from Free. Check Open WebUI's site for current plans.
What are the best Open WebUI alternatives?
Top alternatives include Google Gemini, AI21 Labs, AlphaChat. See the full list of Open WebUI alternatives for a ranked comparison.

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