Self-Hosted AI
#docker#comparison ⏱ 6 min • 👁 473 • Aug 21, 2026
Ollama + Open WebUI: Complete Self-Hosted ChatGPT Alternative Guide
Run LLMs locally with Ollama and Open WebUI. Full Docker setup, no cloud needed.
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Ollama + Open WebUI: Complete Self-Hosted ChatGPT Alternative Guide
Introduction
Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and privacy. This guide walks through everything step by step.
Prerequisites
- Docker & Docker Compose
- 4GB RAM recommended
- Domain or local DNS
Installation
version: '3.8'
services:
app:
image: example/app:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
volumes:
- ./data:/data
restart: unless-stopped
docker compose up -d
docker logs -f app
Configuration
Open http://localhost:3000 and complete the setup wizard. Configure storage and admin credentials.
Troubleshooting
- Port conflict: Change host port
- Permissions:
sudo chown -R 1000:1000 ./data
Conclusion
You now have a fully self-hosted solution running locally.
⚠️ Note: This guide was AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Always verify commands against official docs before running in production.
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