AnythingLLM vs LM Studio for MCP servers
AnythingLLM and LM Studio differ in 5 of 10 facts: publisher, kind, runs on, licence, server config.
| Fact | AnythingLLM | LM Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Mintplex Labs | Element Labs, Inc. |
| Kind | Desktop app, Web app | Desktop app |
| Runs on | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Licence | MIT | Not stated |
| Connects to | Local (stdio), Remote (HTTP), Remote (SSE) | Local (stdio), Remote (HTTP), Remote (SSE) |
| Headers for remote servers | Yes | Yes |
| Server config | anythingllm_mcp_servers.json in the AnythingLLM storage plugins directory | mcp.json (Program › Install › Edit mcp.json) |
| Servers that work in it | 123,088 | 123,088 |
| What we checked | Matches the official docs | Matches the official docs |
| Add a server | In AnythingLLM | In LM Studio |
From each client's own documentation and site, as linked on its page. The server counts are today's install configs that work in each.