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AnythingLLM vs Open WebUI

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AnythingLLM vs Open WebUI
FactAnythingLLMOpen WebUI
LanguageJavaScriptPython
LicenceMITOther
Stars67k154k
Latestv1.17.0v0.11.4
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 20 days between releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.

    PartialOpen WebUIThe chat app, self-hosted, in front of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API. The model comes from elsewhere.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

    PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.

    PartialOpen WebUIThe chat app, self-hosted, in front of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API. The model comes from elsewhere.