--- title: "anything-llm vs neuron-ai" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/mintplex-labs-anything-llm-vs-neuron-core-neuron-ai" tools: ["mintplex-labs-anything-llm", "neuron-core-neuron-ai"] --- # anything-llm vs neuron-ai *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict 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; pick neuron-ai if neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs. [anything-llm](https://anythingllm.com) reports 66k GitHub stars, 7.3k forks, and 315 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [neuron-ai](https://docs.neuron-ai.dev) has 2.1k stars, 247 forks, and 6 open issues, last pushed Sep 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [anything-llm's repository](https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) and [neuron-ai's repository](https://github.com/neuron-core/neuron-ai). | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Self-hosted AI agent experience | Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP | | Stars | 66,167 | 2,101 | | Forks | 7,349 | 247 | | Open issues | 315 | 6 | | Language | JavaScript | PHP | | Adopt for | 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. | Neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving | AI Agents, Inference & Serving | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [neuron-ai](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 315 | 6 | | Stars delta | +1.5k (30d) | +80 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -4 (30d) | -3 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: anything-llm - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Decision facts: neuron-ai - **Adopt for:** Neuron-AI is specifically designed as an Agentic Framework for PHP developers to incorporate AI capabilities into their applications through the seamless integration of LLMs, tools, and vector databases with agents. ## Choose when ### Choose anything-llm if… - anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; neuron-ai is PHP. - 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-workflow. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ### Choose neuron-ai if… - neuron-ai is primarily PHP; anything-llm is JavaScript. - Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, llm-inference, php, vector-database. - neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack. ## 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. ## When NOT to use neuron-ai - If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations. - When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design. - If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between anything-llm and neuron-ai? anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. neuron-ai: Agentic Framework for building production-ready AI applications in PHP. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose anything-llm over neuron-ai? Choose anything-llm over neuron-ai when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; neuron-ai is PHP; 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-workflow; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ### When should I choose neuron-ai over anything-llm? Choose neuron-ai over anything-llm when neuron-ai is primarily PHP; anything-llm is JavaScript; Tags unique to neuron-ai: agent, llm-inference, php, vector-database; neuron-ai ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are a PHP developer looking for an agentic framework that allows integration of AI components directly in your existing stack. ### 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. ### When should I avoid neuron-ai? If your application does not require integration of AI agents, sophisticated tools, or vector databases within the PHP framework as Neuron-AI doesn't offer standalone value without these integrations. When a different programming language is heavily favored over PHP in your project environment, Neuron-AI would then be less suitable due to its PHP-centric design. If immediate access to the latest advancements in AI components like neural networks or machine learning requires rapid iteration and experimentation beyond what PHP allows efficiently. ### Is anything-llm or neuron-ai more popular on GitHub? anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 2,101). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are anything-llm and neuron-ai open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (anything-llm: MIT, neuron-ai: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to anything-llm or neuron-ai? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [anything-llm alternatives](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives) and [neuron-ai alternatives](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/alternatives) ([anything-llm markdown twin](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives.md), [neuron-ai markdown twin](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/mintplex-labs-anything-llm-vs-neuron-core-neuron-ai.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, anything-llm or neuron-ai? anything-llm: Very active. neuron-ai: 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 anything-llm and neuron-ai? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [anything-llm trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust); [neuron-ai trust report](/tools/neuron-core-neuron-ai/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=mintplex-labs-anything-llm`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=mintplex-labs-anything-llm) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_