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LocalAI vs Open WebUI

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LocalAIOpen WebUI
LanguageGoPython
LicenceMITOther
Stars49k154k
Latestv4.11.0v0.11.4
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 14 days between releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors20+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialLocalAIOpenAI-compatible API for local text, image and audio models, on CPU or GPU.

    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 →

    PartialLocalAIRuns open-weight models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.

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