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Self-hosted alternatives to LlamaIndex

The LlamaIndex listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 28 of the 178 other AI agents in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

LlamaIndex has a free plan. Paid plans start at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

28 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to LlamaIndex

  1. LangGraph

    Open-source framework for building controllable AI agents

    • LangGraph starts at $39 per seat / month, billed monthly. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • LangGraph is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LangGraph vs LlamaIndexLangGraph pricing and details

  2. Agno

    Open-source agent runtime with a hosted control plane

    • Agno starts at $150 per month for the Pro control plane. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Agno is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LlamaIndex also covers workflow automation.
    Agno vs LlamaIndexAgno pricing and details

  3. Pydantic AI

    Typed Python SDK for building AI agents

    • Pydantic AI is free. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Pydantic AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LlamaIndex also covers workflow automation.
    Pydantic AI vs LlamaIndexPydantic AI pricing and details

  4. OpenClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat

    • OpenClaw is free. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
    OpenClaw pricing and details

  5. AutoGPT

    Open-source agent platform with a hosted team of AI Experts

    • AutoGPT starts at $42.50 per month, billed yearly at $510 (Pro); $50 billed monthly. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • AutoGPT is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AutoGPT pricing and details

  6. Hermes Agent

    Open-source AI agent with persistent memory and a messaging gateway

    • Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hermes Agent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant.
    Hermes Agent pricing and details

  7. Dify

    Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows

    • Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Dify is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dify also covers no-code.
    Dify pricing and details

  8. NanoClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host

    • NanoClaw is free. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only NanoClaw lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only LlamaIndex lists a web app.
    • NanoClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NanoClaw pricing and details

  9. Kortix

    Open-source platform for running AI agents from a git repo you own

    • Kortix starts at $50 per month for 5,000 credits (Credits), with unlimited members. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only Kortix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kortix is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kortix pricing and details

  10. Eigent

    Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents

    • Eigent starts at $19.99 per month (Plus); $199.90 billed yearly. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only Eigent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LlamaIndex lists a web app.
    • Eigent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Eigent pricing and details

  11. Vellum

    Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps

    • Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
    • Vellum is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vellum pricing and details

  12. Sim

    Open-source workspace for building and running AI agents

    • Sim starts at $21.25 per user / month, billed annually ($255); $25 billed monthly. LlamaIndex starts at $500 per month (Pro), after pay-as-you-go from $0.
    • Only Sim lists a macOS app.
    • Sim is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sim pricing and details

16 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to LlamaIndex?

Yes. LangGraph, Agno, Pydantic AI, OpenClaw, AutoGPT, Hermes Agent, Dify, NanoClaw and 20 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can LlamaIndex be self-hosted?

The LlamaIndex listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these AI agents are free?

LangGraph, Agno, Pydantic AI, OpenClaw, AutoGPT, Hermes Agent, Dify, NanoClaw and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to LlamaIndex: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.