Open WebUI
Self-hostable web UI for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible endpoints — feels like ChatGPT, runs on your own server.
Open WebUI is a self-hostable web UI for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible endpoints — feels like ChatGPT, runs on your own server. Open source and free to self-host under an MIT-style license.
What it does well
- Open source and free to self-host under an MIT-style license.
- Supports local model inference through Ollama integration.
- Connects to any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint for remote model access.
- Runs as a web-based interface accessible from any modern browser.
Where it falls short
- Requires self-hosting via Docker or manual setup, which may be complex for non-technical users.
- Native model support is primarily through Ollama, with direct integrations for other providers limited.
Tagged
- Self-hostable
- Bring Your Own Key
- Supports GPT
- Supports Local Models
- Web-based
- Free
- Open Source
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Open WebUI?
- Open WebUI is a self-hostable web UI for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible endpoints — feels like ChatGPT, runs on your own server.
- Is Open WebUI free?
- Open WebUI is free to use. There is no paid tier as of the last index update.
- What platforms does Open WebUI support?
- Open WebUI runs on mac, win, linux.
- What category does Open WebUI belong to?
- Open WebUI is in the AI Chatbots & Assistants category — Custom GPTs, Claude apps, niche assistants — chat interfaces aimed at a specific user, topic, or workflow.
- What are the downsides of Open WebUI?
- Requires self-hosting via Docker or manual setup, which may be complex for non-technical users. Native model support is primarily through Ollama, with direct integrations for other providers limited.