Comparison
open-webui vs tome
Verdict
Pick open-webui if open WebUI is a Python-based web interface for interacting with AI models and APIs, including Ollama and OpenAI. It supports self-hosting and can be installed via pip or Docker, with options for CUDA acceleration; pick tome if tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility.
Markdown twin · open-webui alternatives · tome alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-webui | tome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (334d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 19, 2026 · 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
- open-webui
- User-friendly AI Interface
- tome
- LLM desktop client for anyone
Stars
- open-webui
- 152k
- tome
- 631
Forks
- open-webui
- 22k
- tome
- 45
Open issues
- open-webui
- 300
- tome
- 2
Language
- open-webui
- Python
- tome
- Svelte
Adopt for
- open-webui
- Open WebUI is a Python-based web interface for interacting with AI models and APIs, including Ollama and OpenAI. It supports self-hosting and can be installed via pip or Docker, with options for CUDA acceleration.
- tome
- tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility.
Persona
- open-webui
- -
- tome
- -
Runtime
- open-webui
- -
- tome
- -
License
- open-webui
- Other
- tome
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- open-webui
- Sep 18, 2026
- tome
- Oct 20, 2025
Categories
- open-webui
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- tome
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- open-webui
- Very active (96%)
- tome
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- open-webui
- 0d
- tome
- 334d
Archived on GitHub
- open-webui
- No
- tome
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- open-webui
- 300
- tome
- 2
Stars delta
- open-webui
- +3.6k (30d)
- tome
- +4 (30d)
Open issues delta
- open-webui
- -98 (30d)
- tome
- -13 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- open-webui
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- tome
- Published findings
Full report
- open-webui
- Trust report
- tome
- Trust report
Choose open-webui if…
- open-webui is primarily Python; tome is Svelte.
- License: open-webui is Other, tome is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to open-webui: ai, llm, llm-ui, llm-webui.
- open-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a user-friendly web interface to interact with AI models and APIs, including Ollama and OpenAI.
When NOT to use open-webui
- If you do not require a web-based interface and prefer command-line interaction with AI models.
- When you are working with Python versions other than 3.11, as Open WebUI may have compatibility issues.
- If you do not have the necessary Nvidia CUDA container toolkit installed for CUDA support.
- When you need a solution that does not require preserving the 'Open WebUI' branding as per the license.
Choose tome if…
- tome is primarily Svelte; open-webui is Python.
- License: tome is Apache-2.0, open-webui is Other.
- Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client.
- You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP
When NOT to use tome
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features
- Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (open-webui/open-webui) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (runebookai/tome) · observed Oct 20, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-webui 152k · tome 631 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-webui and tome?
- open-webui: User-friendly AI Interface. tome: LLM desktop client for anyone. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-webui over tome?
- Choose open-webui over tome when open-webui is primarily Python; tome is Svelte; License: open-webui is Other, tome is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to open-webui: ai, llm, llm-ui, llm-webui; open-webui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a user-friendly web interface to interact with AI models and APIs, including Ollama and OpenAI.
- When should I choose tome over open-webui?
- Choose tome over open-webui when tome is primarily Svelte; open-webui is Python; License: tome is Apache-2.0, open-webui is Other; Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client; You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP.
- When should I avoid open-webui?
- If you do not require a web-based interface and prefer command-line interaction with AI models. When you are working with Python versions other than 3.11, as Open WebUI may have compatibility issues. If you do not have the necessary Nvidia CUDA container toolkit installed for CUDA support. When you need a solution that does not require preserving the 'Open WebUI' branding as per the license.
- When should I avoid tome?
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
- Is open-webui or tome more popular on GitHub?
- open-webui has more GitHub stars (152,445 vs 631). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-webui and tome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-webui: Other, tome: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-webui or tome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-webui alternatives and tome alternatives (open-webui markdown twin, tome 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, open-webui or tome?
- open-webui: Very active. tome: Archived. 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 open-webui and tome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-webui trust report; tome trust report.