AnythingLLM vs LibreChat
Both AnythingLLM and LibreChat are self-hosted alternatives to ChatGPT and Claude. Both are filed under Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Side by side
| Field | AnythingLLM | LibreChat |
|---|---|---|
| Description | All-in-one desktop & Docker AI application with built-in RAG, AI agents, No-code agent builder, MCP compatibility, and more. | Enhanced ChatGPT-compatible AI chat interface supporting multiple AI providers, with multi-user auth, message search, and plugin support. |
| GitHub stars | 67,832 | 46,620 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Platforms | Nodejs, Docker | Nodejs, Docker |
| Latest release | v1.19.0, 26 October 2026 | v0.8.9-rc1, 26 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) | Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) |
| Website | https://anythingllm.com/ | https://www.librechat.ai |
| Source code | https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm | https://github.com/LibreChat-AI/LibreChat |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- AnythingLLM has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 67,832 against 46,620.
- LibreChat recorded repository activity more recently, 31 October 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- Latest releases on record: AnythingLLM v1.19.0, LibreChat v0.8.9-rc1.
- Both are listed under the same license: MIT.
- Both list the same platforms: Nodejs, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).