Comparison
anything-llm vs tome
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 tome if tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility.
Markdown twin · anything-llm alternatives · tome alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | anything-llm | tome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (334d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 19, 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
- anything-llm
- Self-hosted AI agent experience
- tome
- LLM desktop client for anyone
Stars
- anything-llm
- 66k
- tome
- 631
Forks
- anything-llm
- 7.3k
- tome
- 45
Open issues
- anything-llm
- 315
- tome
- 2
Language
- anything-llm
- JavaScript
- tome
- Svelte
Adopt for
- 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.
- tome
- tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility.
Persona
- anything-llm
- -
- tome
- -
Runtime
- anything-llm
- -
- tome
- -
License
- anything-llm
- MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
- tome
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- anything-llm
- Sep 17, 2026
- tome
- Oct 20, 2025
Categories
- anything-llm
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
- tome
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- anything-llm
- Very active (96%)
- tome
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- anything-llm
- 0d
- tome
- 334d
Archived on GitHub
- anything-llm
- No
- tome
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- anything-llm
- 315
- tome
- 2
Stars delta
- anything-llm
- +1.5k (30d)
- tome
- +4 (30d)
Open issues delta
- anything-llm
- -4 (30d)
- tome
- -13 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- anything-llm
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- tome
- Published findings
Full report
- anything-llm
- Trust report
- tome
- Trust report
Choose anything-llm if…
- anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; tome is Svelte.
- License: anything-llm is MIT, tome 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 AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- 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.
Choose tome if…
- tome is primarily Svelte; anything-llm is JavaScript.
- License: tome is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT.
- Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP
When NOT to use tome
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features
- Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (runebookai/tome) · observed Oct 20, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: anything-llm 66k · tome 631 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between anything-llm and tome?
- anything-llm: Self-hosted AI agent experience. tome: LLM desktop client for anyone. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose anything-llm over tome?
- Choose anything-llm over tome when anything-llm is primarily JavaScript; tome is Svelte; License: anything-llm is MIT, tome 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 AI Agents, Developer Tools; When you need a local-first AI agent experience that you can fully control and customize.
- When should I choose tome over anything-llm?
- Choose tome over anything-llm when tome is primarily Svelte; anything-llm is JavaScript; License: tome is Apache-2.0, anything-llm is MIT; Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP.
- 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 tome?
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
- Is anything-llm or tome more popular on GitHub?
- anything-llm has more GitHub stars (66,167 vs 631). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are anything-llm and tome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (anything-llm: MIT, tome: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to anything-llm or tome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at anything-llm alternatives and tome alternatives (anything-llm markdown twin, tome 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, anything-llm or tome?
- anything-llm: Very active. tome: Archived. 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 tome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: anything-llm trust report; tome trust report.