Open WebUI

Website → GitHub

Feature-rich, self-hosted ChatGPT-like interface for local LLMs. Supports Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs with multi-user support, RAG, and plugins.

Setup Difficulty medium

Platforms

dockerlinux

✨ Features

ChatGPT-like interface
Multi-user support with roles
RAG with document upload
Web search integration
Plugin system
Model management
Voice input/output
API endpoints

👍 Pros

Most feature-rich web UI
Multi-user with authentication
RAG built-in
Active development, weekly updates

👎 Cons

Requires Ollama or compatible backend
Can be resource-heavy
Complex configuration for advanced features

🎯 Best For

Teams and power users who want a full-featured ChatGPT replacement

💬 Community Sentiment

🟢 Positive 90% positive

Based on 11 recent discussions. Community appears generally positive about Open WebUI.

Sample sources: 📋 Reddit · 𝕏 Post · 𝕏 Post Updated: 2/7/2026

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