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AnythingLLM vs DeepChat
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| Fact | AnythingLLM | DeepChat |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 67k | 6.4k |
| Latest | v1.17.0 | v1.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 20 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 27+ 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.
PartialDeepChatDesktop chat app for hosted and local models, with MCP tool calling.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialAnythingLLMDesktop or self-hosted app built around chatting with your own documents, with any model provider.
PartialDeepChatDesktop chat app with MCP tool calling, in front of Claude or any other model API.
AnythingLLM
DeepChat
- v1.1.3-beta.52026-10-03DeepChat V1.1.3-beta.5pre-release
- v1.1.3-beta.42026-10-02DeepChat V1.1.3-beta.4pre-release
- v1.1.3-beta.32026-09-30DeepChat V1.1.3-beta.3pre-release
- v1.1.3-beta.22026-09-28DeepChat V1.1.3-beta.2pre-release
- v1.1.3-beta.12026-09-23DeepChat V1.1.3-beta.1pre-release
AnythingLLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.17.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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DeepChat
unsigned The latest release, v1.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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