Which is more popular, GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?

Open WebUI has more GitHub stars (153,853 vs 1,241).

Which is more actively developed, GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?

Open WebUI had more commits in the last 90 days (1,515 vs 142).

Should I use GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?

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

GPT Mobile vs Open WebUI

Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools

Short answer

Open WebUI is growing faster: +3,930 GitHub stars in the last 30 days vs +32 for GPT Mobile.
Pick GPT Mobile for: chat app for Android that supports answers from multiple LLMs at once. Pick Open WebUI for: user-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...).

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GPT Mobileopen-source

Chat app for Android that supports answers from multiple LLMs at once. Bring your own API key AI client. Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Ollama. Designed with Material3 & Compose.

Open WebUIfree

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

Metrics

	GPT Mobile	Open WebUI
Stars	1.2k	153.9k
Star velocity /mo	31.894736842105264	3.9k
Commits (90d)	142	1.5k
Releases (6m)	5	10
Overall score	0.5647966920121374	0.8774829705822891

Pros

+Simultaneous multi-model chat allows direct comparison of responses from different AI providers in real-time
+Privacy-focused design with local-only chat history and direct API communication without intermediary servers
+Modern Android experience with Material3 design, dynamic theming, and seamless dark mode support

+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

Cons

-Requires users to obtain and manage API keys from multiple providers, adding setup complexity
-Limited to text-only interactions currently, with image and file support planned for future releases
-Android-only availability restricts access for iOS users

-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

Use Cases

•Comparing AI model responses for research or content creation by asking the same question to multiple providers
•Privacy-conscious users who want direct API communication without third-party intermediaries
•Developers and AI enthusiasts who need to test different models with custom parameters and system prompts

•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

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FAQ

Which is more popular, GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?: Open WebUI has more GitHub stars (153,853 vs 1,241).
Which is more actively developed, GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?: Open WebUI had more commits in the last 90 days (1,515 vs 142).
Should I use GPT Mobile or Open WebUI?: Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.