Open WebUI
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
A full chat interface for your local models, with documents, search, and multiple users.
- Some setup
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source
- Models
- Open weights or paid services
- Runs
- On your computer
- Real cost
- Free
License note: Source is public under a custom license that adds branding requirements. Check it before rebranding or reselling.
What you need to run it
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional.
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- 158,409 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-11-11
- Latest release v0.13.3
Quick answers
Is Open WebUI free?
Yes. Open WebUI is free and open source. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.
Does Open WebUI run on my own computer?
Yes. Open WebUI runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.
What do I need to run Open WebUI?
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Are there any license limits on Open WebUI?
Source is public under a custom license that adds branding requirements. Check it before rebranding or reselling.
Is Open WebUI still maintained?
Yes. The Open WebUI project was last updated on 2026-11-11.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.
