Comparison
open-webui vs SillyTavern
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 SillyTavern if sillyTavern is a frontend tool for power users to interact with large language models, offering detailed installation guides for multiple.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-webui | SillyTavern |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- SillyTavern
- LLM Frontend for Power Users
Stars
- open-webui
- 152k
- SillyTavern
- 34k
Forks
- open-webui
- 22k
- SillyTavern
- 6.3k
Open issues
- open-webui
- 300
- SillyTavern
- 622
Language
- open-webui
- Python
- SillyTavern
- JavaScript
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.
- SillyTavern
- SillyTavern is a frontend tool for power users to interact with large language models, offering detailed installation guides for multiple platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.
Persona
- open-webui
- -
- SillyTavern
- -
Runtime
- open-webui
- -
- SillyTavern
- -
License
- open-webui
- Other
- SillyTavern
- SillyTavern is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, which requires that any changes to the software be made available to users under the same license terms.
Last pushed
- open-webui
- Sep 18, 2026
- SillyTavern
- Sep 14, 2026
Categories
- open-webui
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- SillyTavern
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Days since push
- open-webui
- 0d
- SillyTavern
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- open-webui
- 300
- SillyTavern
- 622
Stars delta
- open-webui
- +3.6k (30d)
- SillyTavern
- +1.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- open-webui
- -98 (30d)
- SillyTavern
- +39 (30d)
Full report
- open-webui
- Trust report
- SillyTavern
- Trust report
Typed relationship
open-webui alternative SillyTavernSillyTavern and Open-WebUI both serve as user-friendly interfaces for multiple AI models, offering similar functionality such as support for various LLM APIs.
Choose open-webui if…
- open-webui is primarily Python; SillyTavern is JavaScript.
- License: open-webui is Other, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0.
- SillyTavern and Open-WebUI both serve as user-friendly interfaces for multiple AI models, offering similar functionality such as support for various LLM APIs.
- Tags unique to open-webui: llm-ui, llm-webui, llms, mcp.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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 SillyTavern if…
- SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; open-webui is Python.
- License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, open-webui is Other.
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Installation guides are available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.; The tool is built using JavaScript and requires a compatible runtime environment..
- SillyTavern and Open-WebUI both serve as user-friendly interfaces for multiple AI models, offering similar functionality such as support for various LLM APIs.
- Tags unique to SillyTavern: chat, cross-platform, docker, frontend.
- When you need a frontend tool that supports a wide range of platforms, including less common ones like Android (Termux).
When NOT to use SillyTavern
- If you prefer a frontend tool with a more permissive license than AGPL-3.0.
- When you are looking for a frontend that does not require detailed setup instructions and prefers a more streamlined installation process.
- If you do not require the specific features inspired by TavernAITurbo mod or Visual Novel Mode.
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 (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (SillyTavern/SillyTavern) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-webui 152k · SillyTavern 34k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-webui and SillyTavern?
- open-webui: User-friendly AI Interface. SillyTavern: LLM Frontend for Power Users. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-webui over SillyTavern?
- Choose open-webui over SillyTavern when open-webui is primarily Python; SillyTavern is JavaScript; License: open-webui is Other, SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0; SillyTavern and Open-WebUI both serve as user-friendly interfaces for multiple AI models, offering similar functionality such as support for various LLM APIs; Tags unique to open-webui: llm-ui, llm-webui, llms, mcp; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need a user-friendly web interface to interact with AI models and APIs, including Ollama and OpenAI.
- When should I choose SillyTavern over open-webui?
- Choose SillyTavern over open-webui when SillyTavern is primarily JavaScript; open-webui is Python; License: SillyTavern is AGPL-3.0, open-webui is Other; Requirements: Requires Docker; Installation guides are available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android (Termux), and Docker.; The tool is built using JavaScript and requires a compatible runtime environment.; SillyTavern and Open-WebUI both serve as user-friendly interfaces for multiple AI models, offering similar functionality such as support for various LLM APIs; Tags unique to SillyTavern: chat, cross-platform, docker, frontend; When you need a frontend tool that supports a wide range of platforms, including less common ones like Android (Termux).
- 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 SillyTavern?
- If you prefer a frontend tool with a more permissive license than AGPL-3.0. When you are looking for a frontend that does not require detailed setup instructions and prefers a more streamlined installation process. If you do not require the specific features inspired by TavernAITurbo mod or Visual Novel Mode.
- Is open-webui or SillyTavern more popular on GitHub?
- open-webui has more GitHub stars (152,445 vs 33,508). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-webui and SillyTavern open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-webui: Other, SillyTavern: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-webui or SillyTavern?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-webui alternatives and SillyTavern alternatives (open-webui markdown twin, SillyTavern 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 SillyTavern?
- open-webui: Very active. SillyTavern: 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 open-webui and SillyTavern?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-webui trust report; SillyTavern trust report.