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Chatbox vs Open WebUI

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Chatbox vs Open WebUI
FactChatboxOpen WebUI
LanguageTypeScriptPython
LicenceGPL-3.0Other
Stars42k154k
Latestv1.23.5v0.11.4
Last push2026-09-242026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors13+ 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 →

    PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.

    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 →

    PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.

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