Comparison
LibreChat vs open-webui
Verdict
Pick LibreChat if libreChat provides a versatile AI chat platform for self-hosting with extensive features like model switching, code interpretation, and secure multi-user authentication; 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 · LibreChat alternatives · open-webui alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LibreChat | open-webui |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 6d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 6d · 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
- LibreChat
- Enhanced ChatGPT Clone with extensive features and integrations for self-hosting
- open-webui
- User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
Stars
- LibreChat
- 41k
- open-webui
- 146k
Forks
- LibreChat
- 8.3k
- open-webui
- 21k
Open issues
- LibreChat
- 573
- open-webui
- 449
Language
- LibreChat
- TypeScript
- open-webui
- Python
Adopt for
- LibreChat
- LibreChat provides a versatile AI chat platform for self-hosting with extensive features like model switching, code interpretation, and secure multi-user authentication.
- 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
- LibreChat
- -
- open-webui
- -
Runtime
- LibreChat
- -
- open-webui
- -
License
- LibreChat
- MIT
- open-webui
- Other
Last pushed
- LibreChat
- Jul 10, 2026
- open-webui
- Jul 16, 2026
Categories
- LibreChat
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- open-webui
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- LibreChat
- 573
- open-webui
- 449
Owner type
- LibreChat
- User
- open-webui
- Organization
Full report
- LibreChat
- Trust report
- open-webui
- Trust report
Typed relationship
LibreChat alternative open-webuiLibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone with a self-hosted UI, similar to the capabilities provided by Open WebUI.
Choose LibreChat if…
- LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; open-webui is Python.
- License: LibreChat is MIT, open-webui is Other.
- LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone with a self-hosted UI, similar to the capabilities provided by Open WebUI.
- Tags unique to LibreChat: anthropic, artifacts, aws, azure.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training.
- Need to support multiple AI models and protocols in one tool
When NOT to use LibreChat
- Looking for a simpler solution with fewer configurability options
- Do not require extensive third-party service integrations or complex customizations
Choose open-webui if…
- open-webui is primarily Python; LibreChat is TypeScript.
- License: open-webui is Other, LibreChat is MIT.
- LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone with a self-hosted UI, similar to the capabilities provided by Open WebUI.
- Tags unique to open-webui: llm, openai, self-hosted.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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 (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (danny-avila/LibreChat) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Last push (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LibreChat 41k · open-webui 146k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LibreChat and open-webui?
- LibreChat: Enhanced ChatGPT Clone with extensive features and integrations for self-hosting. 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 LibreChat over open-webui?
- Choose LibreChat over open-webui when LibreChat is primarily TypeScript; open-webui is Python; License: LibreChat is MIT, open-webui is Other; LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone with a self-hosted UI, similar to the capabilities provided by Open WebUI; Tags unique to LibreChat: anthropic, artifacts, aws, azure; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training; Need to support multiple AI models and protocols in one tool.
- When should I choose open-webui over LibreChat?
- Choose open-webui over LibreChat when open-webui is primarily Python; LibreChat is TypeScript; License: open-webui is Other, LibreChat is MIT; LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone with a self-hosted UI, similar to the capabilities provided by Open WebUI; Tags unique to open-webui: llm, openai, self-hosted; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need to integrate multiple AI services, such as Ollama and OpenAI, into a unified user interface.
- When should I avoid LibreChat?
- Looking for a simpler solution with fewer configurability options Do not require extensive third-party service integrations or complex customizations
- 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 LibreChat or open-webui more popular on GitHub?
- open-webui has more GitHub stars (145,651 vs 40,571). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LibreChat and open-webui open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LibreChat: MIT, open-webui: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to LibreChat or open-webui?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LibreChat alternatives and open-webui alternatives (LibreChat 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, LibreChat or open-webui?
- LibreChat: 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 LibreChat and open-webui?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LibreChat trust report; open-webui trust report.