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Alpaca vs AnythingLLM
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| Fact | Alpaca | AnythingLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 1.6k | 67k |
| Latest | 9.2.5 | v1.17.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 27 days between releases | about 20 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAlpacaA GNOME desktop app for chatting with local models through Ollama.
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
Alpaca
Alpaca
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AnythingLLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.17.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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