AnythingLLMvsRustFS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AnythingLLM | RustFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 120 in AI Assistant | #1 of 5 in Storage |
| GitHub stars | 67 688 | 35 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 252 | +1 676 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.19.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 1.0.4 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
AnythingLLM scores 88/100 against 74/100 for RustFS, so it is the safer default.
AnythingLLM ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for RustFS.
If you want the quickest setup, AnythingLLM is easier to run; RustFS needs more configuration.
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