OpenWebUI
Open WebUI is a self-hosted AI platform designed to give users complete control over their AI operations.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Run AI on your own terms with a self-hosted, extensible AI platform.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires self-hosting, which may demand technical expertise.
Pros
- +Offers complete control over AI operations and data.
- +Highly extensible with Python for custom solutions.
- +Supports a wide range of AI models, both local and cloud.
- +Strong community support and shared resources.
- +Enterprise-ready features for regulated industries.
Cons
- −Requires self-hosting, which may demand technical expertise.
- −Reliance on community for some shared resources might vary in quality.
Key features
- ✓Self-hosted AI interface
- ✓Connect to local and cloud AI models (Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic)
- ✓Extend with Python for custom functionality
- ✓Community platform for sharing prompts, models, and tools
- ✓Voice, vision, retrieval, generation, and search capabilities
- ✓Enterprise features: SSO, RBAC, audit logs
- ✓One-command installation (pip install open-webui)
- ✓Data privacy and control
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | — | month | SSO; RBAC; audit logs |