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Open WebUI alternatives
Open WebUI compared with 9 alternatives: LibreChat, AnythingLLM, NextChat, Big-AGI, Jan and 4 more.
Open WebUI has a free plan. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open WebUIThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LibreChat | Free | Free | Web |
| AnythingLLM | Free plan · from $50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| NextChat | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Big-AGI | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Jan | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| HuggingChat | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Langdock | Free trial · from €23.20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LM Studio | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Msty | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Open WebUI
- Free
LibreChat
Open-source, self-hosted chat interface for many AI providers
- Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- LibreChat is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that want a self-hosted chat interface they can audit and extend
- Free plan · from $50/mo
AnythingLLM
Open-source AI app for documents, agents and local models
- Only AnythingLLM lists an Android app.
- AnythingLLM is open source, according to its own site.
- AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
- Open WebUI also covers AI search.
Suits: Chatting with private documents without sending them to a cloud service
- Free plan
NextChat
Lightweight open-source AI chat client you can self-deploy
- Only NextChat lists an iOS app.
- NextChat is open source, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI search and AI agents.
Suits: Developers who want a lightweight chat interface they can deploy themselves
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Big-AGI
Multi-model AI workspace that compares and merges answers
- Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Big-AGI is open source, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI search and AI agents.
Suits: People with API keys for several providers who compare answers
- Free
Jan
Open-source desktop app for running local and cloud AI models
- Only Open WebUI lists a web app.
- Jan is open source, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI agents.
Suits: Running open models offline on your own computer
- Free plan · from $9/mo
HuggingChat
Hugging Face's open-source chat app for open AI models
- Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- HuggingChat is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Trying many open source models from one chat window
- Free trial · from €23.20/mo
Langdock
Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies
- Open WebUI has a free plan. Langdock does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Langdock lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Open WebUI lists a Linux app.
- Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Langdock also covers workflow automation.
Suits: European companies rolling out AI to every employee under GDPR
- Free plan · from $20/mo
LM Studio
Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer
- Only Open WebUI lists a web app.
- Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI search.
Suits: Running open models privately on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer
- Free plan · from $149/yr
Msty
Private AI workspace for local and online models
- Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open WebUI also covers AI search.
Suits: Individuals who want local and hosted models in one desktop app
Limits worth knowing in Open WebUI
- There is no hosted service: you install and run it yourself with Docker, pip or Kubernetes, and supply your own models or provider API keys.
- Since v0.6.6 the license is not OSI-approved open source: deployments with more than 50 users must keep the Open WebUI branding unless they hold an enterprise license.
- The desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux is labeled early alpha, and the docs point production deployments to Docker or Python.
- Enterprise license prices are not published, and licenses are sold only to registered organizations, not individuals.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Open WebUI?
The alternatives to Open WebUI in this directory are LibreChat, AnythingLLM, NextChat, Big-AGI, Jan, HuggingChat, Langdock, LM Studio and Msty. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Open WebUI.
Is there a free alternative to Open WebUI?
Yes. LibreChat and Jan are free to use. AnythingLLM, NextChat, Big-AGI, HuggingChat, LM Studio and Msty have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Open WebUI alternatives work on Android?
The Open WebUI listing does not include an Android app. AnythingLLM and Langdock list one.
Which Open WebUI alternatives work on iOS?
The Open WebUI listing does not include an iOS app. NextChat and Langdock list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Open WebUI?
LibreChat, AnythingLLM, NextChat, Big-AGI, Jan and HuggingChat are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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