Comparison
just-chat vs anything-llm
Verdict
Pick just-chat if just-chat is a Python framework for setting up an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman for quick chat interactions. It supports customization and provides detailed installation instructions; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | just-chat | anything-llm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (288d since push) As of Sep 7, 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 7, 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
- just-chat
- Make your LLM agent and chat with it simple and fast!
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted AI agent experience
Stars
- just-chat
- 80
- anything-llm
- 66k
Forks
- just-chat
- 14
- anything-llm
- 7.3k
Open issues
- just-chat
- 2
- anything-llm
- 315
Language
- just-chat
- Python
- anything-llm
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- just-chat
- just-chat is a Python framework for setting up an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman for quick chat interactions. It supports customization and provides detailed installation instructions.
- 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
- just-chat
- -
- anything-llm
- -
Runtime
- just-chat
- -
- anything-llm
- -
License
- just-chat
- Apache-2.0
- anything-llm
- MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
Last pushed
- just-chat
- Nov 22, 2025
- anything-llm
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- just-chat
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- anything-llm
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- just-chat
- Slowing (36%)
- anything-llm
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- just-chat
- 288d
- anything-llm
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- just-chat
- 2
- anything-llm
- 315
Stars delta
- just-chat
- +6 (30d)
- anything-llm
- +1.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- just-chat
- 0 (30d)
- anything-llm
- -4 (30d)
Full report
- just-chat
- Trust report
- anything-llm
- Trust report
Choose just-chat if…
- just-chat is primarily Python; anything-llm is JavaScript.
- License: just-chat is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT.
- Tags unique to just-chat: chatbot, docker composition, llm-agent, podman support.
- just-chat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to quickly set up and interact with an LLM-based AI agent without extensive configuration.
When NOT to use just-chat
- If your workflow does not support Docker or Podman, as these are the only supported deployment environments.
- When you are using Ubuntu 22.04 with the default Podman version (v3), which requires manual installation since it is not fully compatible with just-chat's setup.
Choose anything-llm if…
- anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; just-chat is Python.
- License: anything-llm is MIT, just-chat is Apache-2.0.
- 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 (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Nov 22, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 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: just-chat 80 · anything-llm 66k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between just-chat and anything-llm?
- just-chat: Make your LLM agent and chat with it simple and fast!. anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose just-chat over anything-llm?
- Choose just-chat over anything-llm when just-chat is primarily Python; anything-llm is JavaScript; License: just-chat is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT; Tags unique to just-chat: chatbot, docker composition, llm-agent, podman support; just-chat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to quickly set up and interact with an LLM-based AI agent without extensive configuration.
- When should I choose anything-llm over just-chat?
- Choose anything-llm over just-chat when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; just-chat is Python; License: anything-llm is MIT, just-chat is Apache-2.0; 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 just-chat?
- If your workflow does not support Docker or Podman, as these are the only supported deployment environments. When you are using Ubuntu 22.04 with the default Podman version (v3), which requires manual installation since it is not fully compatible with just-chat's setup.
- 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 just-chat or anything-llm more popular on GitHub?
- anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 80). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are just-chat and anything-llm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (just-chat: Apache-2.0, anything-llm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to just-chat or anything-llm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at just-chat alternatives and anything-llm alternatives (just-chat 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, just-chat or anything-llm?
- just-chat: 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 just-chat and anything-llm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: just-chat trust report; anything-llm trust report.