Deploy and Host Open WebUI on Railway

Open WebUI is an open-source, extensible, and user-friendly AI interface that allows you to self-host large language model (LLM) chat applications. Designed for privacy and flexibility, Open WebUI can run entirely offline, offers support for multiple AI providers (like Ollama and OpenAI), and adapts to varied user workflows with advanced permission management and responsive cross-device design.

About Hosting Open WebUI

Hosting Open WebUI means setting up a secure, offline-capable chat interface for AI models, with simple deployment using Docker or Python. On Railway, you leverage one-click templates that manage environment setup and scaling. You can integrate various LLM backends (OpenAI, Ollama, etc.), manage user roles and permissions, and extend the platform via pipelines and plugins for custom workflows. Railway’s managed infrastructure automates the application’s dependencies and storage, giving you easy web access to your AI models without managing VMs.

Common Use Cases

• Local or private AI chat solutions for teams or individuals
• Enterprise/internal AI assistant dashboards with custom access control
• Developers prototyping and testing LLMs with custom plugins and workflows

Dependencies for Open WebUI Hosting

• Docker container or Python 3.11+ runtime
• LLM backend (such as OpenAI API key or local Ollama install)

Deployment Dependencies

• Open WebUI GitHub: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui
• Docs: https://docs.openwebui.com/
• One-click deploy on Railway: https://railway.com/deploy/Hez7Hu

Why Deploy Open WebUI on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Open WebUI on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.