Open WebUI vs Ollama Web UI: Which Interface is Right for You
TL;DR Open WebUI (formerly Ollama WebUI) is the actively maintained, feature-rich choice for most users, while Ollama Web UI refers to the deprecated original project that’s no longer developed. Open WebUI offers a ChatGPT-like interface with multi-user support, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) for document chat, model management, conversation history, and plugin architecture. It runs as a Docker container or Python application, connecting to your local Ollama instance on port 11434. Perfect for teams, homelab setups, or anyone wanting a polished UI with authentication and persistent storage. ...