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Local & private

AnythingLLM,
without the guesswork.

Local desktop and self-hosted AI workspace for document chat, retrieval, agents, and connections to local or hosted models.

Official sources reviewed Oct 4, 2026 · Some details not confirmed

What runs locally

Free desktop and self-hosted software; local models avoid provider token quotas while using your own compute.

Plan typeFree local software
Free allowanceFree desktop and self-hosted software; local models avoid provider token quotas while using your own compute.
Download on freeNot applicable
Watermark on freeNot applicable
Commercial use on freeNot confirmed
Credit card requiredNo
Paid planOptional hosted Basic: $50/month for a private instance; bring your own LLM API key and pay its provider separately.

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The limitation that matters

MIT-licensed application code does not grant universal rights to connected models or outputs. Desktop is local; hosted multi-user service and external APIs have separate costs.

A fully local setup needs local language and embedding models plus sufficient hardware. Official guidance recommends 16 GB RAM and an eight-core CPU for a basic local experience, with actual needs driven by the model. External models, databases, and services can add charges.

Plan details can change. A source check confirms published information; it is not a hands-on quality review or a guarantee that the plan fits every project.

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These are the provider pages used for this record. An unconfirmed field means we could not establish a clear answer from the reviewed information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AnythingLLM free?

The software is free to run on your own computer. Free desktop and self-hosted software; local models avoid provider token quotas while using your own compute.

How much does AnythingLLM cost?

Optional hosted Basic: $50/month for a private instance; bring your own LLM API key and pay its provider separately.

Do I need a credit card to start using AnythingLLM?

No. The reviewed official sources say no credit card is required to start.

What is the main limit of AnythingLLM's free plan?

MIT-licensed application code does not grant universal rights to connected models or outputs. Desktop is local; hosted multi-user service and external APIs have separate costs.