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ChatGLM vs Open WebUI

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ChatGLM

7.0
Developer Tools

Desktop client for the ChatGLM AI chatbot

Open WebUI

7.0
Developer Tools

Desktop application for Open WebUI

Metric ChatGLM Open WebUI
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 20 1.3K
90-day Installs 47 2.8K
365-day Installs 135 2.8K
Version 1.1.7 0.0.20
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 41.2K 1.8K
GitHub Forks 5.2K 154
Open Issues 605 23
License Apache-2.0 AGPL-3.0
Language Python Svelte
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2025 May 6, 2026

Reviews

ChatGLM

ChatGLM offers a desktop interface for interacting with an open-source, bilingual AI chatbot developed by Tsinghua University. It provides an alternative to ChatGPT, especially appealing to those interested in open-source solutions and bilingual support.

Provides a desktop interface for interacting with the ChatGLM AI chatbot.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven.
  • + Supports bilingual conversations.
  • + Integration with Homebrew for easy installation.

Cons

  • - Known macOS compatibility issues.
  • - Limited external community discussion.

Open WebUI

Open WebUI provides a ChatGPT-style interface for interacting with various AI models. It supports local installations and integrates with tools like Ollama, making it ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts.

Offers a desktop interface for Open WebUI, enabling interaction with AI models.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a strong community
  • + Supports multiple AI models
  • + Local setup integration

Cons

  • - Historical macOS compatibility issues
  • - Low recent installs