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Vane (formerly Perplexica)

Self-hosted open-source AI answer engine that cites sources, searches via SearXNG and runs local LLMs through Ollama or cloud APIs.

  • ItzCrazyKns (open-source project)
  • Local or cloud
  • Free, open source

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Where it ranks

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Facts

Vendor
ItzCrazyKns (open-source project)
Approach
Apps
Where it runs
Runs fully on your hardware with local models; cloud models optional
Interface
Self-hosted web UI
Skill level
Advanced: command line, node graphs or self-hosting
Price
Free, open source
Pricing notes
Free and open source (MIT); you supply the hardware or API keys. uses_models = open families available through Ollama (same basis as Open WebUI).
Source code
Open source (MIT)
GitHub stars
37.4k (18 Oct 2026)
Last verified
18 Oct 2026

Price from github.com, 18 Oct 2026.

Models it gives you

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