Comparison
eko vs anything-llm
Verdict
Pick eko if eko excels at natural-language commands for creating agentic AI workflows; 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 · eko alternatives · anything-llm alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | eko | anything-llm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (200d since push) As of Sep 19, 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 19, 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 Jul 11, 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
- eko
- Build Production-ready Agentic Workflow with Natural Language
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted AI agent experience
Stars
- eko
- 5.0k
- anything-llm
- 66k
Forks
- eko
- 444
- anything-llm
- 7.3k
Open issues
- eko
- 15
- anything-llm
- 315
Language
- eko
- TypeScript
- anything-llm
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- eko
- Eko excels at natural-language commands for creating agentic AI workflows.
- 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
- eko
- -
- anything-llm
- -
Runtime
- eko
- -
- anything-llm
- -
License
- eko
- MIT
- anything-llm
- MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
Last pushed
- eko
- Mar 3, 2026
- anything-llm
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- eko
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- anything-llm
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- eko
- Slowing (36%)
- anything-llm
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- eko
- 200d
- anything-llm
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- eko
- 15
- anything-llm
- 315
Stars delta
- eko
- +23 (30d)
- anything-llm
- +1.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- eko
- +4 (30d)
- anything-llm
- -4 (30d)
Full report
- eko
- Trust report
- anything-llm
- Trust report
Choose eko if…
- eko is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to eko: agent, agentic-ai-development, agentic-framework, agents.
- For TypeScript projects needing agentic work via natural language
When NOT to use eko
- If your team lacks proficiency in working with TypeScript and its ecosystem
- In scenarios demanding real-time low-latency execution without the overhead of language processing
Choose anything-llm if…
- anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; eko 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, local-ai.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 (FellouAI/eko) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (FellouAI/eko) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (FellouAI/eko) · observed Mar 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 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: eko 5.0k · anything-llm 66k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between eko and anything-llm?
- eko: Build Production-ready Agentic Workflow with Natural Language. anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose eko over anything-llm?
- Choose eko over anything-llm when eko is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; Tags unique to eko: agent, agentic-ai-development, agentic-framework, agents; For TypeScript projects needing agentic work via natural language.
- When should I choose anything-llm over eko?
- Choose anything-llm over eko when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; eko 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, local-ai; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize.
- When should I avoid eko?
- If your team lacks proficiency in working with TypeScript and its ecosystem In scenarios demanding real-time low-latency execution without the overhead of language processing
- 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 eko or anything-llm more popular on GitHub?
- anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 4,962). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are eko and anything-llm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (eko: MIT, anything-llm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to eko or anything-llm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at eko alternatives and anything-llm alternatives (eko 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, eko or anything-llm?
- eko: Slowing. 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 eko and anything-llm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: eko trust report; anything-llm trust report.