LangfusevsOpen-WebUI
Two self-hosted AI projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Langfuse | Open-WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 90/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 125 in AI | #3 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 36 658 | 157 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 675 | +4 135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 161 | 23 |
| Latest release | v4.71.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.12.4 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Open-WebUI scores 90/100 against 86/100 for Langfuse, so it is the safer default.
Langfuse ships more often: 161 stable releases in the past year, against 23 for Open-WebUI.
If you want the quickest setup, Open-WebUI is easier to run; Langfuse needs more configuration.
Open-WebUI is growing faster right now (+4 135 stars in 30 days).
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