AnythingLLM Review, Pricing & Features

AnythingLLM is an open-source, local-first app to chat with documents and run AI agents offline. Free desktop app; cloud plans start at $50/month.

Category
AI
Pricing
Freemium, from Free (desktop/self-hosted); Cloud from $50/month
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
2022
Free PlanWindowsAPIOpen SourceAIFreemiumSelf-HostedMac

Overview

AnythingLLM is an open-source AI application for chatting with documents and running AI agents locally and offline. It is made by Mintplex Labs, founded in 2022 and part of Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch, and is positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to purely cloud-based AI assistants.

Key Features

AnythingLLM processes documents including PDFs, Word files, CSVs, and codebases, and connects to custom or enterprise LLM providers such as OpenAI, Azure, and AWS, as well as locally-run models. It supports multi-modal input (text, images, audio), a built-in developer API, a community extension hub, and one-click LLM installation.

The desktop app runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with no account required, and the software can also be self-hosted via Docker for teams that want full infrastructure control.

Pricing Overview

The desktop application and self-hosted Docker deployment are free and open source under the MIT license. Mintplex Labs also offers paid cloud hosting: a Basic plan at $50/month for individuals or teams under five users with under 100 documents, a Pro plan at $99/month for larger startups, and custom Enterprise pricing for on-premise installation, dedicated support SLAs, and white-label branding.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong privacy and local-first design with no forced data sharing
  • Free desktop app requiring no account
  • Flexible support for multiple LLM providers, including local models
  • Open source under the MIT license

Cons

  • Cloud plans are priced per user-tier rather than pure usage-based pricing
  • Enterprise pricing isn't publicly listed and requires contacting sales
  • Self-hosting via Docker requires some technical setup

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AnythingLLM free?

Yes, the desktop app and self-hosted Docker deployment are free and open source. Paid cloud hosting plans start at $50/month.

Can AnythingLLM run offline?

Yes, the desktop app is designed to run locally and offline without requiring a cloud account.

What LLM providers does AnythingLLM support?

It supports custom and enterprise providers including OpenAI, Azure, and AWS, as well as locally-run models.

Who makes AnythingLLM?

It is made by Mintplex Labs, a company founded in 2022 that went through Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch.

What platforms does AnythingLLM support?

The desktop app runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, with additional self-hosted and cloud deployment options.

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