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AnythingLLM
The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works
Chat with your own documents using any model, local or cloud, in one desktop app.
- Easy install
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
The openness label
- Code
- Open source, MIT
- Models
- Open weights or paid services
- Runs
- Your computer or the cloud
- Real cost
- Free
What you need to run it
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional.
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- 68,185 stars on GitHub
- Last updated 2026-11-11
- Latest release v1.19.0
Quick answers
Is AnythingLLM free?
Yes. AnythingLLM is free and open source, released under the MIT license. There is nothing to buy and no subscription.
Does AnythingLLM run on my own computer?
Yes. AnythingLLM runs on your own computer, and it can also use cloud AI services if you prefer.
What do I need to run AnythingLLM?
About 8 GB of memory. Graphics card optional. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Is AnythingLLM still maintained?
Yes. The AnythingLLM project was last updated on 2026-11-11.
Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.
