Jan

Free

Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline

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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