Comparison
CoWork-OS vs anything-llm
Verdict
Pick CoWork-OS if coWork-OS is a local-first personal agentic operating system for coding, knowledge work, web design, automations, integrated directly with AI assistants and automation capabilities; pick anything-llm if anything-llm is a self-hosted AI agent platform that supports multiple deployment methods, including Docker and cloud services, making it suitable for users who prefer local control over their AI workflows.
Markdown twin · CoWork-OS alternatives · anything-llm alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | CoWork-OS | anything-llm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 6, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- CoWork-OS
- Local-first personal agentic OS for coding and knowledge work with integrated AI assistants and automation.
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted AI agent experience
Stars
- CoWork-OS
- 451
- anything-llm
- 66k
Forks
- CoWork-OS
- 77
- anything-llm
- 7.3k
Open issues
- CoWork-OS
- 8
- anything-llm
- 315
Language
- CoWork-OS
- TypeScript
- anything-llm
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- CoWork-OS
- CoWork-OS is a local-first personal agentic operating system for coding, knowledge work, web design, automations, integrated directly with AI assistants and automation capabilities.
- anything-llm
- anything-llm is a self-hosted AI agent platform that supports multiple deployment methods, including Docker and cloud services, making it suitable for users who prefer local control over their AI workflows.
Persona
- CoWork-OS
- -
- anything-llm
- -
Runtime
- CoWork-OS
- -
- anything-llm
- -
License
- CoWork-OS
- Released under MIT License permitting free use and modification as long as original licensing is acknowledged.
- anything-llm
- MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
Last pushed
- CoWork-OS
- Sep 10, 2026
- anything-llm
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- CoWork-OS
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training
- anything-llm
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- CoWork-OS
- 8
- anything-llm
- 315
Stars delta
- CoWork-OS
- +31 (30d)
- anything-llm
- +1.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- CoWork-OS
- 0 (30d)
- anything-llm
- -4 (30d)
Full report
- CoWork-OS
- Trust report
- anything-llm
- Trust report
Choose CoWork-OS if…
- CoWork-OS is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to CoWork-OS: ai-assistants, ai-automation, claude, desktop-app.
- Also covers Model Training.
- CoWork-OS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You prioritize local operation over cloud dependency
When NOT to use CoWork-OS
- Require extensive collaboration features across multiple environments
- Expecting zero-local configuration, with all setup in the cloud
- Need compatibility only on Windows ARM64 without building native modules
Choose anything-llm if…
- anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; CoWork-OS is TypeScript.
- Pricing: Free to use under the MIT License, but users may incur costs based on their chosen deployment method and infrastructure..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a local environment setup or a cloud service account for deployment..
- Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize.
When NOT to use anything-llm
- If you require a cloud-based solution with minimal setup and maintenance, as anything-llm requires self-hosting and local management.
- When you need a platform that does not offer extensive deployment flexibility, as anything-llm provides multiple deployment options which might be overwhelming for users seeking simplicity.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 6, 2026
- GitHub stars (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: CoWork-OS 451 · anything-llm 66k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between CoWork-OS and anything-llm?
- CoWork-OS: Local-first personal agentic OS for coding and knowledge work with integrated AI assistants and automation.. anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose CoWork-OS over anything-llm?
- Choose CoWork-OS over anything-llm when CoWork-OS is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; Tags unique to CoWork-OS: ai-assistants, ai-automation, claude, desktop-app; Also covers Model Training; CoWork-OS ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You prioritize local operation over cloud dependency.
- When should I choose anything-llm over CoWork-OS?
- Choose anything-llm over CoWork-OS when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; CoWork-OS is TypeScript; Pricing: Free to use under the MIT License, but users may incur costs based on their chosen deployment method and infrastructure.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires a local environment setup or a cloud service account for deployment.; Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agent-orchestration, agentic-ai; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize.
- When should I avoid CoWork-OS?
- Require extensive collaboration features across multiple environments Expecting zero-local configuration, with all setup in the cloud Need compatibility only on Windows ARM64 without building native modules
- When should I avoid anything-llm?
- If you require a cloud-based solution with minimal setup and maintenance, as anything-llm requires self-hosting and local management. When you need a platform that does not offer extensive deployment flexibility, as anything-llm provides multiple deployment options which might be overwhelming for users seeking simplicity.
- Is CoWork-OS or anything-llm more popular on GitHub?
- anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 451). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are CoWork-OS and anything-llm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (CoWork-OS: MIT, anything-llm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to CoWork-OS or anything-llm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at CoWork-OS alternatives and anything-llm alternatives (CoWork-OS markdown twin, anything-llm markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, CoWork-OS or anything-llm?
- CoWork-OS: Very active. anything-llm: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for CoWork-OS and anything-llm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: CoWork-OS trust report; anything-llm trust report.