AnythingLLM
documentation
Local/Private AI
freemium
beginner setup
Last verified Mar 11, 2026Best For
Individuals and businesses needing a private, local RAG solution to chat with their documents without data leaving their machine.
Not Ideal For
Users who want a fully managed SaaS experience without managing any local software or storage.
Pros & Cons
- Complete data privacy with local execution options
- Supports multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Local)
- Built-in vector database management
- Easy-to-use desktop application for non-technical users
- Supports a wide variety of document formats (PDF, Docx, etc.)
- Desktop version performance depends on local hardware
- Cloud hosting version requires a paid subscription
- Advanced configuration can be overwhelming for absolute beginners
Key Features
Multi-User Management
Create separate workspaces and manage access levels for different team members.
Full RAG Pipeline
Built-in engine to embed, store, and retrieve information from your uploaded documents.
Flexible LLM Support
Connect to local models via Ollama/LM Studio or use cloud APIs like GPT-4.
Workspace Isolation
Keep different projects or departments separate with dedicated document silos.
Embeddable Chat Widget
Turn your workspace into a public-facing chat widget for your own website.
Pricing Breakdown
- pro
- $25/month for the managed cloud hosting version for individuals.
- free
- Desktop application is 100% free and open-source for local use.
- team
- $99/month for managed cloud hosting with team collaboration features.
- annual
- Discounts available on cloud hosting for annual commitments.
- enterprise
- Custom pricing for white-labeling and dedicated infrastructure.
⚠️ Pricing is subject to change. Always verify current pricing on the tool's official website before purchasing.
Free Tier
- storage
- limited only by local disk space
- features
- Desktop version includes all core features for free.
- requests
- unlimited
Integrations
Ollama
OpenAI
Pinecone