--- title: "anything-llm vs open-connector" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/mintplex-labs-anything-llm-vs-oomol-lab-open-connector" tools: ["mintplex-labs-anything-llm", "oomol-lab-open-connector"] --- # anything-llm vs open-connector *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 open-connector if open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI. [anything-llm](https://anythingllm.com) reports 66k GitHub stars, 7.3k forks, and 315 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [open-connector](https://oomol.com) has 5.8k stars, 511 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Sep 20, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [anything-llm's repository](https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm) and [open-connector's repository](https://github.com/oomol-lab/open-connector). | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Self-hosted AI agent experience | Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI. | | Stars | 66,167 | 5,832 | | Forks | 7,349 | 511 | | Open issues | 315 | 3 | | 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. | open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [anything-llm](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm.md) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 315 | 3 | | Stars delta | +1.5k (30d) | +2.5k (30d) | | Open issues delta | -4 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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: open-connector - **Adopt for:** open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license - **Runtime:** unknown ## Choose when ### Choose anything-llm if… - anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; open-connector is TypeScript. - License: anything-llm is MIT, open-connector 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. ### Choose open-connector if… - open-connector is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript. - License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT. - Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli. - open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - open-connector ships an MCP server manifest. - When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries. ## 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 open-connector - For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0. - In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between anything-llm and open-connector? anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose anything-llm over open-connector? Choose anything-llm over open-connector when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; open-connector is TypeScript; License: anything-llm is MIT, open-connector 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 choose open-connector over anything-llm? Choose open-connector over anything-llm when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; anything-llm is JavaScript; License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT; Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli; open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; open-connector ships an MCP server manifest; When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries. ### 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 open-connector? For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0. In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas. ### Is anything-llm or open-connector more popular on GitHub? anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 5,832). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are anything-llm and open-connector open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (anything-llm: MIT, open-connector: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to anything-llm or open-connector? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [anything-llm alternatives](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives) and [open-connector alternatives](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/alternatives) ([anything-llm markdown twin](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/alternatives.md), [open-connector markdown twin](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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-oomol-lab-open-connector.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, anything-llm or open-connector? anything-llm: Very active. open-connector: 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 open-connector? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [anything-llm trust report](/tools/mintplex-labs-anything-llm/trust); [open-connector trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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/_