What is Jan?
Jan is a beautiful, open-source desktop app for running AI models completely offline. Download models like Llama 3 and Mistral, chat with them privately, and never send data to the cloud.
Jan Pricing
Completely free and open-source
Key Features
- 100% offline capability
- Beautiful desktop UI
- Model download manager
- OpenAI-compatible API
- Extensions system
- GPU acceleration
- Conversation history
- Multiple model support
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete privacy
- Beautiful interface
- No technical setup needed
- Free forever
Cons
- Requires good hardware
- Model quality varies
- Smaller community than Ollama
Best For
Privacy-conscious users wanting a simple local AI chat app
FAQ
What is Jan?
Jan is a beautiful, open-source desktop app for running AI models completely offline. Download models like Llama 3 and Mistral, chat with them privately, and never send data to the cloud.
How much does Jan cost?
Completely free and open-source
What is Jan best for?
Privacy-conscious users wanting a simple local AI chat app