Comparison
1Panel vs open-webui
Verdict
Pick 1Panel if 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface; pick open-webui if suitable for developers working with large language models who require a user-friendly interface and support for multiple APIs including Ollama and OpenAI.
Markdown twin · 1Panel alternatives · open-webui alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | 1Panel | open-webui |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- 1Panel
- A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support
- open-webui
- User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
Stars
- 1Panel
- 37k
- open-webui
- 149k
Forks
- 1Panel
- 3.3k
- open-webui
- 22k
Open issues
- 1Panel
- 292
- open-webui
- 398
Language
- 1Panel
- Go
- open-webui
- Python
Adopt for
- 1Panel
- 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.
- open-webui
- Suitable for developers working with large language models who require a user-friendly interface and support for multiple APIs including Ollama and OpenAI.
Persona
- 1Panel
- -
- open-webui
- -
Runtime
- 1Panel
- -
- open-webui
- -
License
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
- open-webui
- Other
Last pushed
- 1Panel
- Aug 18, 2026
- open-webui
- Aug 15, 2026
Categories
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-webui
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- 1Panel
- 292
- open-webui
- 398
Stars delta
- 1Panel
- +317 (30d)
- open-webui
- +3.2k (30d)
Open issues delta
- 1Panel
- +3 (30d)
- open-webui
- -51 (30d)
Full report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
- open-webui
- Trust report
Typed relationship
1Panel alternative open-webuiBoth 1Panel and open-webui are user-friendly interfaces for managing AI services, including support for Ollama models.
Choose 1Panel if…
- 1Panel is primarily Go; open-webui is Python.
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, open-webui is Other.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Both 1Panel and open-webui are user-friendly interfaces for managing AI services, including support for Ollama models.
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
When NOT to use 1Panel
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
Choose open-webui if…
- open-webui is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go.
- License: open-webui is Other, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Both 1Panel and open-webui are user-friendly interfaces for managing AI services, including support for Ollama models.
- Tags unique to open-webui: ai, llm, openai, self-hosted.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks.
- open-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to integrate multiple AI services, such as Ollama and OpenAI, into a unified user interface.
When NOT to use open-webui
- When looking for tooling that exclusively supports APIs other than Ollama and OpenAI, as these are specific areas of focus for open-webui.
- If the requirement is a highly specialized interface tailored to specific tasks rather than a general AI interaction platform.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 37k · open-webui 149k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between 1Panel and open-webui?
- 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. open-webui: User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...). See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose 1Panel over open-webui?
- Choose 1Panel over open-webui when 1Panel is primarily Go; open-webui is Python; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, open-webui is Other; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Both 1Panel and open-webui are user-friendly interfaces for managing AI services, including support for Ollama models; Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I choose open-webui over 1Panel?
- Choose open-webui over 1Panel when open-webui is primarily Python; 1Panel is Go; License: open-webui is Other, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Both 1Panel and open-webui are user-friendly interfaces for managing AI services, including support for Ollama models; Tags unique to open-webui: ai, llm, openai, self-hosted; Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks; open-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to integrate multiple AI services, such as Ollama and OpenAI, into a unified user interface.
- When should I avoid 1Panel?
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
- When should I avoid open-webui?
- When looking for tooling that exclusively supports APIs other than Ollama and OpenAI, as these are specific areas of focus for open-webui. If the requirement is a highly specialized interface tailored to specific tasks rather than a general AI interaction platform.
- Is 1Panel or open-webui more popular on GitHub?
- open-webui has more GitHub stars (148,875 vs 36,570). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are 1Panel and open-webui open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, open-webui: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or open-webui?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and open-webui alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, open-webui markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, 1Panel or open-webui?
- 1Panel: Very active. open-webui: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and open-webui?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; open-webui trust report.