Jan

Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs locally

⭐25,000
Local AI InfrastructureFree (open-source)
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About Jan

Jan is an open-source, offline-first ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% on your computer. It features a clean desktop interface, model library, and extensions system — designed for privacy-conscious users.

Features

✦Local inference
✦Model library
✦Extensions
✦Privacy-first
✦Offline mode

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Beautiful desktop app
  • +100% offline capability
  • +Clean model management
  • +Extensions system
  • +Privacy-first design

Cons

  • −Limited model selection vs Ollama
  • −Newer, less mature
  • −Some features still in development
  • −Can be slow on older hardware

Platforms

macOSLinuxWindows

Tags

#local#privacy#chat#open-source

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