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AnythingLLM

An open-source AI app for chatting with your documents using local or cloud models.

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About AnythingLLM

AnythingLLM, from Mintplex Labs, is an all-in-one AI app built around chatting with your own documents. You create workspaces, drop in files, websites or other sources, and it handles embedding and retrieval so you can ask questions grounded in that material, using a built-in local model or connecting to Ollama, LM Studio or cloud providers. It also has agents with tools such as web browsing, a meeting assistant, embeddable chat widgets and an API. The desktop app runs privately on your computer with no account needed, the Docker version adds multi-user support, and a hosted cloud plan suits teams that don't want to run servers. There is also an Android app. The desktop and self-hosted versions are free and open source under the MIT licence; hosted cloud instances cost a monthly fee. Retrieval quality depends on the models and settings you choose. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.

Best for: People and small teams who want private chat over their own documents.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Document chat works out of the box
  • Free desktop app with no account needed
  • Works with local runners and cloud providers

Why people leave

  • Retrieval quality depends on model and settings
  • Hosted cloud plans are pricey for small teams
  • Interface is less polished than commercial assistants

Top AnythingLLM alternatives

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  1. 1Open WebUI logo
    Open WebUI

    Self-hosted interface with broader multi-user and admin features.

    66.5
  2. 2LM Studio logo
    LM Studio

    Simpler local model app if you mainly want chat rather than documents.

    62.6
  3. 3Jan logo
    Jan

    Lightweight open-source desktop app for offline chat.

    59.6
  4. 4LibreChat logo
    LibreChat

    Multi-user, multi-provider platform for larger organisations.

    57.2
  5. 5Khoj logo
    Khoj

    Open-source personal AI that searches your notes and documents.

    55.3

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AnythingLLM: common questions

Is AnythingLLM free?

Yes. AnythingLLM is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is AnythingLLM open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does AnythingLLM run on?

AnythingLLM is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to AnythingLLM?

The highest-ranked AnythingLLM alternatives right now are Open WebUI, LM Studio and Jan. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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