Comparison
browser-agent vs anything-llm
Verdict
Pick browser-agent when browser-agent is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; pick anything-llm when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; browser-agent is TypeScript.
Markdown twin · browser-agent alternatives · anything-llm alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-agent | anything-llm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (156d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- browser-agent
- Open-source, vision-first browser agent
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted agent experience with deployment scripts for multiple environments
Stars
- browser-agent
- 4.1k
- anything-llm
- 63k
Forks
- browser-agent
- 231
- anything-llm
- 6.9k
Open issues
- browser-agent
- 33
- anything-llm
- 320
Language
- browser-agent
- TypeScript
- anything-llm
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- browser-agent
- -
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted AI agent experience with robust deployment scripts across multiple environments.
Persona
- browser-agent
- -
- anything-llm
- -
Runtime
- browser-agent
- -
- anything-llm
- -
License
- browser-agent
- Apache-2.0
- anything-llm
- MIT
Last pushed
- browser-agent
- Feb 8, 2026
- anything-llm
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- browser-agent
- AI Agents, Computer Vision
- anything-llm
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-agent
- Slowing (36%)
- anything-llm
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- browser-agent
- 156d
- anything-llm
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- browser-agent
- 33
- anything-llm
- 320
Full report
- browser-agent
- Trust report
- anything-llm
- Trust report
Choose browser-agent if…
- browser-agent is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript.
- License: browser-agent is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT.
- Tags unique to browser-agent: ai, automation, browser, framework.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use browser-agent
- Last GitHub push was 156 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 8, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on browser-agent.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
Choose anything-llm if…
- anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; browser-agent is TypeScript.
- License: anything-llm is MIT, browser-agent is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agentic-ai, llm.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- When you need flexibility in deploying your AI agents on various cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, and more.
When NOT to use anything-llm
- Avoid if you require an agent without additional setup or prefer SaaS solutions over self-managed deployments.
- Not suitable for users who are looking for no-code alternatives as setting up AnythingLLM might necessitate some coding knowledge despite offering multiple scripts and methods.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (magnitudedev/browser-agent) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (magnitudedev/browser-agent) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (magnitudedev/browser-agent) · observed Feb 8, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-agent 4.1k · anything-llm 63k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-agent and anything-llm?
- browser-agent: Open-source, vision-first browser agent. anything-llm: Self-hosted agent experience with deployment scripts for multiple environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-agent over anything-llm?
- Choose browser-agent over anything-llm when browser-agent is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; License: browser-agent is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT; Tags unique to browser-agent: ai, automation, browser, framework; Also covers Computer Vision.
- When should I choose anything-llm over browser-agent?
- Choose anything-llm over browser-agent when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; browser-agent is TypeScript; License: anything-llm is MIT, browser-agent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to anything-llm: agent-computer, agent-harness, agentic-ai, llm; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need flexibility in deploying your AI agents on various cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, and more.
- When should I avoid browser-agent?
- Last GitHub push was 156 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 8, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on browser-agent. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- When should I avoid anything-llm?
- Avoid if you require an agent without additional setup or prefer SaaS solutions over self-managed deployments. Not suitable for users who are looking for no-code alternatives as setting up AnythingLLM might necessitate some coding knowledge despite offering multiple scripts and methods.
- Is browser-agent or anything-llm more popular on GitHub?
- anything-llm has more GitHub stars (63,100 vs 4,095). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-agent and anything-llm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-agent: Apache-2.0, anything-llm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-agent or anything-llm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-agent alternatives and anything-llm alternatives (browser-agent 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, browser-agent or anything-llm?
- browser-agent: 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 browser-agent and anything-llm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-agent trust report; anything-llm trust report.