# open-webui - **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/open-webui - **Category:** AI Tools - **Vendor:** Openwebui - **Homepage:** https://openwebui.com - **Also known as:** open-webui - **Profile claimed by vendor:** no - **Last updated:** 2026-08-05T12:46:50.433Z ## Vioscale score **67.6 / 100**, confidence 20% (low). Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment). | Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present | |---|--:|--:|--:|:--:| | price_level | 100 | 0.058 | 5.8 | ✓ | | reliability | 0 | 0.07 | 0 | - | | capabilities | 0 | 0.187 | 0 | - | | github_stars | 97.5 | 0.029 | 2.8 | ✓ | | integrations | 17.3 | 0.105 | 1.8 | ✓ | | github_activity | 63.1 | 0.105 | 6.6 | ✓ | | release_cadence | 99.4 | 0.058 | 5.8 | ✓ | | security_posture | 5 | 0.07 | 0 | - | | package_downloads | 0 | 0.152 | 0 | - | | pricing_transparency | 80 | 0.094 | 7.5 | ✓ | | stackoverflow_activity | 0 | 0.07 | 0 | - | ## Pricing _As of 2026-07-31, [verify at source](https://openwebui.com). Independently observed._ Open source · Free tier > Free open-source. Enterprise options available. | Plan | Price | Free | Commitment | |---|---|:--:|---| | Open Source | Free | ✓ | - | | Enterprise | Contact sales | - | - | ### Open Source Self-hosted deployment. Install with pip or Docker in 60 seconds. - Full AI stack - Connect any model - Voice, vision, retrieval, generation, search - Python extensions - Community models and tools - RAG and retrieval capabilities ### Enterprise (Contact sales) Enterprise-grade deployment for regulated industries - SSO - RBAC - Audit logs - Data residency controls - On-premises deployment - Air-gapped deployment ## About Self-hosted AI platform for running AI on your own terms. Connect any model (local or cloud), extend with Python, and maintain complete data ownership and control. _Independently observed._ ## Platform & deployment - **Platforms:** CLI, Web - **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, On-premise, Air-gapped, Self-hosted ## Integrations (3) _Independently observed._ - Ollama - OpenAI - Anthropic ## FAQ ### What is Open-webui and what does it do? Open-webui is a self-hosted AI platform that connects to various language models—whether running locally or hosted in the cloud—through a unified interface. It emphasizes data ownership, allowing you to run AI workloads on your own infrastructure rather than relying on external services. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### How much does Open-webui cost? The open-source version is free to use and self-host. An enterprise tier is available for organizations in regulated industries that require advanced features like single sign-on and audit logging; pricing for this tier is available through sales. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### Which AI models can I connect to Open-webui? Open-webui supports multiple model providers including Ollama for local models, OpenAI, and Anthropic. This allows you to choose local or cloud-based models depending on your requirements and privacy needs. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### How can I deploy Open-webui? Open-webui supports multiple deployment options including self-hosted on your own servers, on-premises, air-gapped (offline), and hybrid setups. Installation takes approximately 60 seconds using either pip or Docker. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### What are the main capabilities of Open-webui? The platform includes voice and vision support, text generation, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and search capabilities. You can extend functionality using Python and access community-contributed models and tools. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### Is Open-webui suitable for regulated or enterprise environments? The open-source version works for general deployments, but an enterprise tier is available for regulated industries, offering role-based access controls, single sign-on, audit logs, data residency controls, and air-gapped deployment options. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### Can I maintain complete control over my data with Open-webui? Yes, since Open-webui is self-hosted and runs on your own infrastructure, you maintain full ownership and control over your data rather than storing it with a third-party service. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ### What interfaces does Open-webui provide? Open-webui offers both web and command-line interfaces, allowing you to interact with your AI models through your preferred method. _Source: [https://openwebui.com](https://openwebui.com)._ ## Facts Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule. ### activity | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | [link](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/pulse) | 2026-07-31 | 65% (medium) | ### adoption | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | adoption.github_stars | 147,416 | [link](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui) | 2026-07-31 | 90% (high) | ### integrations | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | integrations.count | 3 | [link](https://openwebui.com) | 2026-08-05 | 60% (medium) | ### language | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | language.primary | Python | [link](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui) | 2026-07-31 | 90% (high) | ### pricing | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://openwebui.com) | 2026-08-05 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://openwebui.com) | 2026-08-05 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://openwebui.com) | 2026-08-05 | 60% (medium) | | pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://openwebui.com) | 2026-08-05 | 60% (medium) | ### release | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | release.cadence_days | 1 | [link](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/releases) | 2026-07-31 | 70% (medium) | ### content | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | content.faq | `[{"answer":"Open-webui is a self-hosted AI platform that connects to various language models—whether running locally or hosted in the cloud—through a unified interface. 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