Open WebUI
Your own ChatAI – on your infrastructure.
Open WebUI is the user-friendly, self-hosted AI interface for your models: chat, document RAG and user management in one tool. Connect local models or OpenAI-compatible APIs – GDPR-compliant and under your control, built for you by specialists.
How we work with you
You don’t have to build Open WebUI alone. We accompany you step by step – and stay by your side afterwards.
Step 1
Analysis & Concept
We look at your use cases, user groups and existing models and plan together what your AI interface should look like. We know the pitfalls from practical experience - so you avoid a stand-alone solution that nobody uses and one that fails to meet your data protection requirements.
Step 2
Setup & Integration
We set up Open WebUI to suit your needs: Connection of your models (locally or via API), RAG via your documents, user administration and roles - neatly integrated via Docker or Kubernetes. A well thought-out setup saves you expensive conversions later on and grows with your teams.
Step 3
Commissioning & rollout
Your AI interface goes live, teams chat with the right models and access your knowledge base via RAG. This avoids the proliferation of shadow AI tools - all working in a controlled, GDPR-compliant environment.
Step 4
Support & Operations
On request, we can take over ongoing operations completely (outsourcing) or support your team with support and training. Updates, user management and availability cost a lot of time internally - we keep your AI platform stable so that you can concentrate on your core business.
Open WebUI Features
Operate your own GDPR-compliant AI interface on your infrastructure – chat, RAG and user management in one tool
All models in one interface
Open WebUI connects local models to any OpenAI-compatible provider via Ollama or vLLM. Your team chats via a familiar, ChatGPT-like interface – local and cloud models can be used and compared in parallel.
RAG about your documents
Upload documents or set up a knowledge database from which the AI draws specific answers – with references. The model answers questions based on your own content instead of guessing.
Self-hosted & GDPR-compliant
Open WebUI runs entirely on your infrastructure, completely offline if desired. Calls, documents and prompts remain in your network – ideal for privacy-sensitive and isolated environments.
User management for teams
With role-based rights administration (RBAC), an entire team shares an installation with a clean separation of authorizations – from small teams to regulated corporate environments.
Expandable with Python
Using functions, tools and pipelines, you can extend Open WebUI with your own logic – from web searches and tool calls to complex orchestration. Hundreds of ready-made extensions are available from the community.
Simple deploiyment
Open WebUI is easy to install via Docker or Kubernetes. Updates remain predictable thanks to semantic versioning – and if you wish, we can take over the setup and operation completely for you.
Making AI usable together
We help you to strategically plan, technically implement and sustainably operate modern AI solutions with OpenWebUI. We combine consulting, implementation and support to create a tailor-made service that is geared to your requirements. Our aim is to make access to your AI models transparent, secure and easy for your team to use.
Hosted Open WebUI at NWS
Ready to go immediately, without operating costs and always up to date
Do you want your own AI interface without having to run hosting, updates and models yourself? NETWAYS Web Services (NWS) provides you with Open WebUI hosted on certified infrastructure in Germany – combinable with Managed AI Models, GPU instances and RAG connection.
Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about Open WebUI
What is Open WebUI simply explained?
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Open WebUI is a self-hosted interface for AI models - comparable to ChatGPT, but on your own infrastructure. You connect local models or OpenAI-compatible APIs, chat via a familiar web interface, upload documents and manage multiple users with roles and rights.
Is Open WebUI open source?
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Yes. Open WebUI is open source, the complete source code is publicly available on GitHub and you can use the software freely. There is a separate offer for certain Enterprise functions - we will advise you on which variant suits you best.
What does Open WebUI cost?
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The software itself is free of charge. Costs are incurred for the infrastructure (server, GPU if applicable) and for our services relating to implementation, operation and training. On request, we operate Open WebUI hosted via NWS. Just ask us about the possible costs.
Is Open WebUI GDPR compliant?
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Open WebUI runs entirely on your infrastructure, completely offline if desired. Conversations, documents and prompts do not leave your network unless you integrate external APIs. This makes Open WebUI particularly suitable for privacy-sensitive environments.
Can I use my own documents with Open WebUI?
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Yes. You can use the integrated RAG function to upload documents or build up a knowledge database from which the AI draws specific answers - including sources. The model answers questions based on your own content instead of general knowledge.
Which models can I use with Open WebUI?
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Open WebUI connects to local models via Ollama or vLLM as well as to any OpenAI-compatible provider. You can connect local and cloud models in parallel and use them in the same interface - even side by side for comparison.
Can an entire team use Open WebUI?
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Yes. Open WebUI supports multiple users with role-based access control (RBAC). This allows a team to share an installation with clean separation of authorizations - suitable for small teams through to regulated corporate environments.
