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You are aI engineers and need: Run a private local AI assistant on your own hardware
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Self-hosted AI platform for local and cloud LLMs

Overview

Open WebUI is a self-hosted AI platform and web interface for running local or cloud LLMs, connecting multiple model providers, and extending AI workflows with Python and community-built tools. It is designed for personal use, teams, and enterprise deployments that need control over data, infrastructure, and customization.

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Best for

Short scenarios where Open WebUI tends to shine.

  • Run a private local AI assistant on your own hardware

    Best for AI engineers

  • Deploy a secure internal AI chat platform for employees

    Best for DevOps engineers

  • Share prompts, tools, and workflows across a team

    Best for Platform engineers

  • Build a regulated or air-gapped enterprise AI workspace

    Best for IT administrators

  • Use one interface to manage both local and cloud LLMs

    Best for Enterprise architects

How it works

Install Open WebUI with pip or Docker, then connect it to a model provider such as Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, or any compatible API. After setup, use the web interface to chat with models, browse prompts and tools, run retrieval or search workflows, and customize the experience with Python functions and pipelines. Enterprises can deploy it on-premises, in private cloud, hybrid, or air-gapped environments.

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Sample generations and before/after results for Open WebUI.

Open WebUI screenshot
Open WebUI screenshot

Access & connections

Where you can use Open WebUI.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Self-hosted AI chat interface for local and cloud models
  • Connects to Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and compatible APIs
  • Python-based extensions, functions, and pipelines
  • Built-in tools for RAG, search, retrieval, voice, and vision
  • Enterprise controls including SSO, RBAC, audit logs, and data residency
  • Community library for prompts, models, tools, and workflows

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FAQ 6

What is Open WebUI?
Open WebUI is a self-hosted AI platform and web interface for running local or cloud LLMs, connecting multiple model providers, and extending AI workflows with Python and community-built tools. It is designed for personal use, teams, and enterprise deployments that need control over data, infrastructure, and customization.
How to use Open WebUI?
Install Open WebUI with pip or Docker, then connect it to a model provider such as Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, or any compatible API. After setup, use the web interface to chat with models, browse prompts and tools, run retrieval or search workflows, and customize the experience with Python functions and pipelines. Enterprises can deploy it on-premises, in private cloud, hybrid, or air-gapped environments.
Is Open WebUI free to use?
Yes. Open WebUI is free to use as-is for everyone.
Does Open WebUI require an account to get started?
No account is required for the basic pip or Docker installation.
Which AI models can Open WebUI connect to?
It can connect to Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other compatible model providers.
When do I need an enterprise license?
An enterprise license is required for white-labeling, rebranding, modifications to original branding, and certain enterprise-exclusive offerings.
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