# AnythingLLM vs RustFS

> 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 | 67 694 ✓ | 35 524 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 258 | +1 692 ✓ |
| 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.

## Details

- [AnythingLLM](https://selfhost.directory/project/anythingllm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/anythingllm.md)
- [RustFS](https://selfhost.directory/project/rustfs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rustfs.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/anythingllm-vs-rustfs