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Open WebUI
Open WebUI is ranked #3 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium.
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Self-hosted AI chat interface for Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible model; free, with an enterprise plan.
Open WebUI fact sheet
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- What it does
- Self-hosted AI platform and chat interface that runs offline and connects to Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic or any compatible API, for local or cloud models.Source: docs.openwebui.com · checked
- Pricing
- Free to self-host under the Open WebUI License (keeps Open WebUI branding). Enterprise plan through sales adds SSO, RBAC, audit logs, data residency and air-gapped deployment.Source: github.com/open-webui/open-webui · checked
- Key features
- Works with Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs
- RAG and knowledge bases
- Open Terminal for agentic execution
- Runs locally, in the cloud or both
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What is Open WebUI?
Self-hosted AI chat interface for Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible model; free, with an enterprise plan.
How much does Open WebUI cost?
Free to self-host under the Open WebUI License (keeps Open WebUI branding). Enterprise plan through sales adds SSO, RBAC, audit logs, data residency and air-gapped deployment. Source: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui, checked 2026-11-10.
Where does Open WebUI rank?
Open WebUI is ranked #3 of 9 for run models locally on AI Tool Podium. Ranking last updated 2026-11-10.
What are the alternatives to Open WebUI?
Other tools in our run models locally ranking: Ollama, LM Studio, AnythingLLM, Jan, llama.cpp, Local Code, Llama app, Prospero.
Where is the official Open WebUI website?
The official site is https://openwebui.com
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