# AnythingLLM vs Trinity

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | AnythingLLM | Trinity |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 120 in AI Assistant | #60 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 67 683 ✓ | 711 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 297 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.19.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.0.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

AnythingLLM scores 88/100 against 57/100 for Trinity, so it is the safer default.

AnythingLLM ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Trinity.

If you want the quickest setup, AnythingLLM is easier to run; Trinity needs more configuration.

AnythingLLM is growing faster right now (+1 297 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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