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SideKick vs Open WebUI
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SideKick
8.0AI chat panel
Open WebUI
7.0Desktop application for Open WebUI
| Metric | SideKick | Open WebUI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 888 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 3.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 22 | 4.5K |
| Version | 3.0 | 0.0.20 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.3K | 1.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 144 | 154 |
| Open Issues | 35 | 23 |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Svelte |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 23, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
Reviews
SideKick
SideKick is a local AI chat panel for macOS that enables users to interact with a local language model without additional software, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users who want on-device AI capabilities.
Enables users to chat with a local LLM using files, folders, and websites on their Mac.
Pros
- + Local AI processing for privacy
- + Swift-based native macOS app
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No community presence on Reddit
- - Low recent installs (0 in last 30 days)
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