Which is more popular, Dify or Open WebUI?

Dify has more GitHub stars (157,757 vs 153,853).

Which is more actively developed, Dify or Open WebUI?

Dify had more commits in the last 90 days (2,369 vs 1,515).

Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.

Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools

Pick Dify for: production-ready platform for agentic workflow development. Pick Open WebUI for: user-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...).

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Production-ready platform for agentic workflow development.

User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)

+Multi-provider AI integration supporting both local Ollama models and remote OpenAI-compatible APIs in a single interface
+Self-hosted deployment with complete offline capability ensuring data privacy and security control
+Enterprise-grade user management with granular permissions, user groups, and admin controls for organizational deployment

-Requires technical expertise for initial setup and maintenance of Docker/Kubernetes infrastructure
-Self-hosting demands dedicated server resources and ongoing system administration
-Limited to local deployment model, lacking the convenience of managed cloud AI services

•Enterprise organizations deploying private AI assistants with strict data governance and user access controls
•Development teams building local AI workflows with multiple model providers while maintaining code and data privacy
•Educational institutions providing students and faculty with controlled AI access without external data sharing

Which is more popular, Dify or Open WebUI?: Dify has more GitHub stars (157,757 vs 153,853).
Which is more actively developed, Dify or Open WebUI?: Dify had more commits in the last 90 days (2,369 vs 1,515).
Should I use Dify or Open WebUI?: Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.