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AnythingLLM
4.0
On-device AI chat with your documents, local or cloud models
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Our verdict. Document-grounded private AI: chat with your files on desktop, connect local or hosted models. Best for: Private RAG chat over your own documents.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.0 / 5. Best for Private RAG chat over your own documents.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Desktop app free and open-source; hosted cloud version has plans in-app (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Desktop app free and open-source; hosted cloud version has plans in-app (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Desktop · Web
- Privacy & safety notes
- Desktop build runs on-device; documents never leave unless you choose cloud.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Strong document chat
- Works with local models
- Open-source desktop app
Where it falls short
- RAG-first, not roleplay-first
- Cloud tier pricing in-app only
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AnythingLLM — common questions
Is AnythingLLM free?
Yes — AnythingLLM has a free tier you can use without paying. Desktop app free and open-source; hosted cloud version has plans in-app (2026-09-30). We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
How much does AnythingLLM cost?
Free (Free). Desktop app free and open-source; hosted cloud version has plans in-app (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
Does AnythingLLM remember previous conversations?
Yes — AnythingLLM keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does AnythingLLM have an adult mode?
AnythingLLM is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does AnythingLLM run on?
AnythingLLM is available on desktop, web.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for AnythingLLM were last checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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