Comparison
wllama vs open-webui
Verdict
Pick wllama when wllama is primarily TypeScript; open-webui is Python; pick open-webui when open-webui is primarily Python; wllama is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | wllama | open-webui |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (23d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 9 low (9 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- wllama
- WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference
- open-webui
- User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
Stars
- wllama
- 1.1k
- open-webui
- 145k
Forks
- wllama
- 106
- open-webui
- 21k
Open issues
- wllama
- 50
- open-webui
- 391
Language
- wllama
- TypeScript
- open-webui
- Python
Adopt for
- wllama
- -
- 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
- wllama
- -
- open-webui
- -
Runtime
- wllama
- -
- open-webui
- -
License
- wllama
- MIT
- open-webui
- Other
Last pushed
- wllama
- Jun 17, 2026
- open-webui
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- wllama
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- open-webui
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- wllama
- Active (82%)
- open-webui
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- wllama
- 23d
- open-webui
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- wllama
- 50
- open-webui
- 391
Owner type
- wllama
- User
- open-webui
- Organization
Security scan
- wllama
- 9 low (9 low)
- open-webui
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- wllama
- Trust report
- open-webui
- Trust report
Choose wllama if…
- wllama is primarily TypeScript; open-webui is Python.
- License: wllama is MIT, open-webui is Other.
- Tags unique to wllama: webassembly, llama, llamacpp, typescript.
When NOT to use wllama
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose open-webui if…
- open-webui is primarily Python; wllama is TypeScript.
- License: open-webui is Other, wllama is MIT.
- Tags unique to open-webui: self-hosted, ai, openai.
- 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 (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jun 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: wllama 1.1k · open-webui 145k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between wllama and open-webui?
- wllama: WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference. 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 wllama over open-webui?
- Choose wllama over open-webui when wllama is primarily TypeScript; open-webui is Python; License: wllama is MIT, open-webui is Other; Tags unique to wllama: webassembly, llama, llamacpp, typescript.
- When should I choose open-webui over wllama?
- Choose open-webui over wllama when open-webui is primarily Python; wllama is TypeScript; License: open-webui is Other, wllama is MIT; Tags unique to open-webui: self-hosted, ai, openai; When you need to integrate multiple AI services, such as Ollama and OpenAI, into a unified user interface.
- When should I avoid wllama?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- 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 wllama or open-webui more popular on GitHub?
- open-webui has more GitHub stars (145,029 vs 1,138). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are wllama and open-webui open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (wllama: MIT, open-webui: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to wllama or open-webui?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at wllama alternatives and open-webui alternatives (wllama 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, wllama or open-webui?
- wllama: 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 wllama and open-webui?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: wllama trust report; open-webui trust report.