Open WebUI
Run AI on your own terms with full data ownership. Connect any model, extend with Python, and deploy anywhere—from laptops to regulated enterprises. Community-driven with 484K+ members.
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Open WebUI is a self-hosted AI platform designed for complete data sovereignty and flexibility. Whether you're running models locally, in the cloud, or in air-gapped environments, Open WebUI provides the tools to connect, extend, and protect your AI workflows without compromise.
Key Features
- Model Agnostic: Connect to any AI model—local or cloud-based—including Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and compatible alternatives.
- Full Customization: Extend functionality with Python-based tools, functions, and plugins. Build and share custom workflows with the community.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Deploy with SSO, RBAC, audit logs, and data residency controls. Ideal for regulated industries and air-gapped environments.
- Community Library: Access 381M+ downloads of prompts, models, tools, and functions shared by 484K+ community members.
- Scalable Deployment: Run on your own hardware, scale from startups to global enterprises, and maintain complete control over data and infrastructure.
- Built-in Tools: Voice, vision, retrieval, generation, and search capabilities out of the box. No additional setup required.
- Open Source: Self-hosted under permissive licenses, ensuring transparency and long-term ownership.
- Developer-Friendly: Integrate seamlessly with existing workflows using Docker, pip, or direct deployment.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Open WebUI is designed for self-hosting and can be deployed on any infrastructure—local machines, cloud servers, or on-premises environments. The platform supports Docker for easy installation and provides comprehensive documentation for advanced configurations, including air-gapped deployments and enterprise-grade security setups. No proprietary dependencies or vendor lock-in ensures full data portability and control.