AnythingLLM

Development2048MB+ RAM

All-in-one AI desktop app with RAG, agents, and multi-LLM support

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Deploy AnythingLLM in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select AnythingLLM

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host AnythingLLM?

AnythingLLM gives you a full-stack AI workspace with RAG, agents, and multi-LLM support — all running on your own hardware. Self-hosting means your proprietary documents, embeddings, and conversation history never leave your infrastructure. This is critical for companies handling sensitive data like legal contracts, medical records, or financial reports that cannot be sent to third-party APIs.

Complete data privacy — documents and embeddings stay on your server

Connect to any LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, local Ollama) from a single interface

Built-in RAG pipeline for chatting with your documents

Multi-user workspaces with permission controls

No per-seat SaaS fees — unlimited users on your instance

AnythingLLM vs Alternatives

AnythingLLM vs ChatGPT Teams

Requires sending all data to OpenAI. AnythingLLM keeps documents local and supports multiple LLM backends.

AnythingLLM vs Dify

Dify focuses on workflow building. AnythingLLM provides a simpler, all-in-one workspace with built-in document RAG.

AnythingLLM vs LibreChat

LibreChat is a chat UI. AnythingLLM adds workspace management, document embedding, and agent capabilities.

Why Deploy AnythingLLM with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys AnythingLLM with a single click, pre-configuring persistent storage for your document embeddings and vector database. It handles Docker networking so AnythingLLM can connect to your existing Ollama or database containers seamlessly.

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After Deployment

After deploying AnythingLLM with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access the web interface

Configure LLM providers

Create workspaces and upload documents for RAG

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

AnythingLLM FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting AnythingLLM

How do I deploy AnythingLLM with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select AnythingLLM from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for AnythingLLM?

AnythingLLM requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing AnythingLLM data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard AnythingLLM backup and restore procedures.

How do I update AnythingLLM to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest AnythingLLM image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is AnythingLLM free to self-host?

AnythingLLM is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.