How is LibreChat different from Open WebUI?

Both are multi-model chat interfaces. LibreChat focuses on multi-provider unification (OpenAI + Anthropic + Google + local) with advanced user management and RAG. Open WebUI is optimised for Ollama and local models. Choose LibreChat if you need to manage multiple cloud providers.

Does LibreChat require a domain?

No. LibreChat works on a plain IP:port or via SSH tunnel. A domain is recommended for HTTPS and is required for OAuth social logins.

How do I add my OpenAI or Anthropic key?

Go to Settings → API Keys in the LibreChat UI. You can add keys per user or configure shared server-level keys in the environment variables.

Can I use LibreChat with local models only?

Yes. Configure a custom endpoint pointing to your Ollama instance at http://localhost:11434/v1 in librechat.yaml, and you get a fully local, no-cloud setup.

Build, host and run AI solutions.

LibreChat

Private multi-LLM chat — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and local models on your own server.

2 GB (4 GB recommended) RAM 2 vCPU Port 3080 Available

Tech stack

DockerNode.jsMongoDB 8

Minimum RAM2 GB (4 GB recommended)

Minimum CPU2 vCPU

Default port3080

Compatible OSChoice of Linux distributions

LibreChat is an open-source chat interface that unifies multiple AI providers behind a single, polished UI. Deployed on your VPS, it gives your team a private alternative to ChatGPT: conversations, API keys and history stay in your own MongoDB — no data sent to third parties.

It supports multi-user management with admin roles, per-user API key storage, built-in RAG for document-based conversations, and a flexible `librechat.yaml` for custom endpoints (Ollama, Groq, Mistral). One server, every model, your data.

Key features

Unified interface for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini and local Ollama models

Multi-user management with admin roles and access control

Conversation history persisted in your own MongoDB

Built-in RAG: chat with your PDF documents and knowledge bases

Per-user or shared API keys at server level

Extensible via librechat.yaml: custom endpoints, plugins, tool integrations

When to use this solution?

1

Team AI assistant

Deploy a shared ChatGPT alternative for your team. One API key per provider, internal accounts you control, all history in your MongoDB.

2

Multi-model comparison

Test GPT-4, Claude, Gemma and Mistral side by side in the same interface before integrating one into your product.

3

Zero-cloud RAG

Combine LibreChat with a local Ollama on the same VPS: your documents, your models, no data leaving the server.

Deploy LibreChat on your VPS

Guide optimized for ServOrbit Cloud VPS.

01

Order your VPS

From your ServOrbit dashboard, order a Cloud VPS with at least 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM (8 GB if you add a local Ollama model). Choose Ubuntu 24.04.

02

Deploy LibreChat

In your client area, click Install on the LibreChat card. The automated provisioning deploys LibreChat, MongoDB and all dependencies via Docker Compose.

03

Create your admin account

Open the app URL in your browser. The first user to register automatically becomes administrator — no setup wizard needed.

04

Connect your first AI provider

Go to Settings → API Keys, enter your OpenAI, Anthropic or Google key, and start chatting. For a fully local setup, point a custom endpoint to your Ollama instance.

05

Attach a domain (optional)

Attach a domain from your client area to get HTTPS automatically. Without a domain, access via ssh -L 3080:127.0.0.1:3080 root@your-vps then http://localhost:3080.

06

Invite your team

As admin, go to Admin Panel → Users to invite team members. You control which AI providers and models each user can access.

Frequently asked questions

LibreChat is a self-hosted, open-source chat interface that lets you use OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and local Ollama models from a single UI — like ChatGPT, but on your own server.

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Dedicated Cloud VPS — IPv4 included, European datacenter, support included. Your data never leaves your server.

Recommended configuration: 2 GB (4 GB recommended) RAM · 2 vCPU