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Alpaca vs Open WebUI
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| Fact | Alpaca | Open WebUI |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 1.6k | 154k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | v0.11.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialOpen WebUIThe chat app, self-hosted, in front of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API. The model comes from elsewhere.
Alpaca
Open WebUI
- v0.11.42026-09-21📉 Far smaller slim image. A slim build now comes down at around 175 MB, near enough 89% smaller than the last release,…
- v0.11.32026-08-31♿ Accessibility mode reaches the menus. Accessibility mode now marks the menu entry you are pointing at and the model a…
- v0.11.22026-08-31🖼️ Richer previews for terminal files. Word documents and slide decks produced in the terminal are now previewed as th…
- v0.11.12026-08-25🚦 Human in the loop tool approval. Where an administrator has turned it on, you can switch a conversation from letting…
- v0.11.02026-07-27🎨 Redesigned interface. Open WebUI has been visually rebuilt from the ground up. All aspects of the User Interface, fr…
Alpaca
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Open WebUI
✓ signed The latest release, v0.11.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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