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AnythingLLM vs Chatbox
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| Fact | AnythingLLM | Chatbox |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 67k | 42k |
| Latest | v1.17.0 | v1.23.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-24 |
| Release cadence | about 20 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
PartialChatboxDesktop app in front of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or a local model through Ollama. The model comes from elsewhere.
AnythingLLM
AnythingLLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.17.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Chatbox
✓ signed The latest release, v1.23.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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