open sourceApache-2.0Local or hosted★ 22kactive aug 2026
OpenUI
Describe a component and see it rendered live, with output as HTML, React, or Svelte.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker image or Python and uv source installation
- Operational Setup
- Docker or a Python environment plus an API key, unless a compatible local model server is already running
- Where Your Data Lives
- Generated code and session state live in the running instance and browser; prompts go to the selected model backend
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It lacks v0's polished component library workflow, project persistence and direct Vercel deployment path.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
OpenUI FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenUI free and open source?+
OpenUI is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local or hosted. Describe a component and see it rendered live, with output as HTML, React, or Svelte.
What paid software does OpenUI replace?+
OpenUI serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: v0, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenUI?+
Installation: Docker image or Python and uv source installation. Setup notes: Docker or a Python environment plus an API key, unless a compatible local model server is already running
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenUI?+
It lacks v0's polished component library workflow, project persistence and direct Vercel deployment path.