No Code, No Limits: The Best Open-Source AI UIs in 2025

Author(s): Taha Azizi

Originally published on Towards AI.

Ollama, Open WebUI, LM Studio, and More — Side-by-Side Compared

AI is finally leaving the realm of developers. With accessible graphical interfaces, ordinary users — whether semi-technical or not — can now run powerful AI models locally. My previous piece, “Finally, Local AI for Everyone — Thanks to Ollama’s New UI”, marked a pivotal moment: Ollama bridged ease of use and privacy by letting people chat with models like GPT-OSS without writing any code.

The article explores the evolution of open-source AI model user interfaces (UIs) that make powerful tools accessible to non-developers, reviewing several options such as Ollama for beginners, LM Studio for power users, and Open WebUI for advanced customization. It includes pros and cons of each platform while highlighting their unique strengths, user feedback, and a cheat sheet comparison of features, ultimately concluding that there’s a suitable UI for every type of user depending on their needs and comfort levels.

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