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View detailsAnythingLLM
Open-source app that turns your documents into a private AI chatbot.
AnythingLLM is an open-source app that turns your documents into a private AI chatbot. You upload PDFs, Word files, web pages, and more, and the app lets you ask questions and get answers grounded in your own content, with citations back to the source files.
Key Features
- Turn documents into a private AI chatbot
- Free desktop and self-hosted editions
- Multi-user workspaces and permissions
- Supports many LLM providers
- Citations back to source documents
- Embeddable chat widget for websites
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Desktop app and self-hosted Docker, free under the MIT licence. |
| Cloud Basic | $50/mo | Private managed instance; bring your own LLM API key. |
| Cloud Pro | $99/mo | 72-hour support SLA and more features. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom deployment and support. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: teams that want a private AI chatbot over their own documents, free on desktop.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Students
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners, Students
How it works
The desktop app and self-hosted Docker edition are free under the MIT licence. Managed cloud plans start at $50 a month for a private instance, and a separate Desktop Pro licence costs $15 a month on annual billing for extra features.
AnythingLLM suits teams and individuals who want a private document chatbot without sending their files to a third-party service.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free desktop and self-hosted editions
- Private: your documents stay with you
- Answers cite their sources
- Works with many LLM providers
✗ Cons
- Cloud plans need your own LLM API key on top
- Desktop Pro licence is a separate paid product
- Setup is more technical than a hosted chatbot
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AnythingLLM free?
Yes — AnythingLLM has a free plan. Free desktop and self-hosted; cloud from $50/mo
What is AnythingLLM best for?
teams that want a private AI chatbot over their own documents, free on desktop.
What kind of tool is AnythingLLM?
AnythingLLM is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026