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Text Generation WebUI iconText Generation WebUI

The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works

A feature-packed interface for running and tuning local language models, popular with tinkerers.

  • Some setup
  • Works on Windows, Mac, Linux

The openness label

Code
Open source, AGPL-3.0
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free

What you need to run it

About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card optional (6 GB of video memory speeds it up).

These are our estimates for comfortable use. Enter your computer's specs to see a verdict on every tool.

  • 47,737 stars on GitHub
  • Last updated 2026-08-17
  • Latest release v4.9

Quick answers

Is Text Generation WebUI free?

Yes. Text Generation WebUI is free and open source, released under the AGPL-3.0 license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.

Does Text Generation WebUI run on my own computer?

Yes. Text Generation WebUI runs entirely on your own computer, so your files and prompts stay with you.

What do I need to run Text Generation WebUI?

About 16 GB of memory. Graphics card optional (6 GB of video memory speeds it up). It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Is Text Generation WebUI still maintained?

Yes. The Text Generation WebUI project was last updated on 2026-08-17.

Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.

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