holaOS 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 +0 for holaOS.
- Pick holaOS for: open-source, local-first workspace for enterprises to assemble AI agents, apps, and integrations. Pick Open WebUI for: user-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...).
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holaOSopen-source
Open-source, local-first workspace for enterprises to assemble AI agents, apps, and integrations
Open WebUIfree
User-friendly AI Interface (Supports Ollama, OpenAI API, ...)
Metrics
| holaOS | Open WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 11.5k | 153.9k |
| Star velocity /mo | 0 | 3.9k |
| Commits (90d) | 157 | 1.5k |
| Releases (6m) | 1 | 10 |
| Overall score | 0.3694863991851925 | 0.8774829705822891 |
Pros
- +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 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
- •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
FAQ
- Which is more popular, holaOS or Open WebUI?
- Open WebUI has more GitHub stars (153,853 vs 11,455).
- Which is more actively developed, holaOS or Open WebUI?
- Open WebUI had more commits in the last 90 days (1,515 vs 157).
- Should I use holaOS or Open WebUI?
- Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.