LocalAI vs Open WebUI
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| Field | L LocalAIOpenAI-compatible API that can sit in front of several local backends. | OW Open WebUISelf-hosted chat UI that sits on Ollama, OpenAI, or a local runner. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker | Linux, macOS, Windows, Web, Docker |
| Docker | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Local AI | Local AI |
| License· | MIT | BSD 3-Clause |
| Language· | Go | Python |
| Jobs· | OpenAI-compatible local API, drop-in LLM endpoint | local chatbot, self-hosted ChatGPT, RAG chat |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 35k | 111k |
| Last commit· | Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |