--- title: "anything-llm vs probity" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/mintplex-labs-anything-llm-vs-nizos-probity" tools: ["mintplex-labs-anything-llm", "nizos-probity"] --- # anything-llm vs probity *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 probity if probity is designed for TDD enforcement and guardrails in projects that integrate AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot CLI, leveraging TypeScript. [anything-llm](https://anythingllm.com) reports 66k GitHub stars, 7.3k forks, and 315 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [probity](https://github.com/nizos/probity) has 199 stars, 22 forks, and 28 open issues, last pushed Sep 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [anything-llm's repository](https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) and [probity's repository](https://github.com/nizos/probity). | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [probity](/tools/nizos-probity.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Self-hosted AI agent experience | TDD enforcement and guardrails for AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot | | Stars | 66,167 | 199 | | Forks | 7,349 | 22 | | Open issues | 315 | 28 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | 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. | Probity is designed for TDD enforcement and guardrails in projects that integrate AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot CLI, leveraging TypeScript to maintain code quality. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [probity](/tools/nizos-probity.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 315 | 28 | | Stars delta | +1.5k (30d) | +40 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -4 (30d) | +13 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/nizos-probity/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: probity - **Pricing:** freemium - Available under MIT License. Free for open-source and commercial use. - **Adopt for:** Probity is designed for TDD enforcement and guardrails in projects that integrate AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot CLI, leveraging TypeScript to maintain code quality. ## Choose when ### Choose anything-llm if… - anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; probity 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 AI Agents, Inference & Serving. - When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ### Choose probity if… - probity is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript. - Pricing: Available under MIT License. Free for open-source and commercial use.. - Tags unique to probity: agentic-coding, claude-code, codex, coding-agent. - Use Probity when working on a project that leverages multiple AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Codex, and you need to ensure strict TDD compliance throughout your development lifecycle. ## 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 probity - Do not use Probity if your team does not utilize AI coding assistants, as its specific guardrails and integration features are tailored to such environments. - Avoid adopting Probity if you do not wish to enforce TDD practices, or if another tool is better suited for enforcing the development methodology preferred by your team. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between anything-llm and probity? anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. probity: TDD enforcement and guardrails for AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose anything-llm over probity? Choose anything-llm over probity when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; probity 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 AI Agents, Inference & Serving; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize. ### When should I choose probity over anything-llm? Choose probity over anything-llm when probity is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; Pricing: Available under MIT License. Free for open-source and commercial use.; Tags unique to probity: agentic-coding, claude-code, codex, coding-agent; Use Probity when working on a project that leverages multiple AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or Codex, and you need to ensure strict TDD compliance throughout your development lifecycle. ### 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 probity? Do not use Probity if your team does not utilize AI coding assistants, as its specific guardrails and integration features are tailored to such environments. Avoid adopting Probity if you do not wish to enforce TDD practices, or if another tool is better suited for enforcing the development methodology preferred by your team. ### Is anything-llm or probity more popular on GitHub? anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 199). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are anything-llm and probity open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (anything-llm: MIT, probity: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to anything-llm or probity? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [anything-llm alternatives](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives) and [probity alternatives](/tools/nizos-probity/alternatives) ([anything-llm markdown twin](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives.md), [probity markdown twin](/tools/nizos-probity/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-nizos-probity.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, anything-llm or probity? anything-llm: Very active. probity: 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 probity? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [anything-llm trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust); [probity trust report](/tools/nizos-probity/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/_