- Pricing
- Paid
- Platform
- Windows, Mac +1
- Open source
- Yes
About Jan
Jan is an open-source desktop application that runs large language models entirely locally on Mac, Windows, and Linux without any cloud dependency. It features a ChatGPT-like interface, an in-app model hub, and OpenAI-compatible API server mode. Perfect for privacy-conscious users and developers who want offline AI without sending data to the cloud.
Specifications
Everything we hold on this listing.
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Paid
- Website
- jan.ai
- Open source
- Yes
- Added
- Apr 23, 2026
- Source
- awesome
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How Jan compares
The closest tools in the directory, matched on shared capability rather than category alone.
| Tool | Pricing | API | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| LM Studio | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| Ollama | Paid | Not stated | Yes |
| GPTLocalhost | Paid | Not stated | Not stated |
| Msty | Paid | Not stated | Not stated |
Frequently asked
What is Jan used for?
Jan is an open-source desktop application that runs large language models entirely locally on Mac, Windows, and Linux without any cloud dependency. It features a ChatGPT-like interface, an in-app model hub, and OpenAI-compatible API server mode. Perfect for privacy-conscious users and developers who want offline AI without sending data to the cloud.
Is Jan free?
Jan is Paid. Paid tool. Visit the site to view current pricing plans.
What platforms does Jan run on?
Jan runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Whether it offers a public API isn't stated, check the vendor's docs before planning an integration.
Is Jan open source?
Yes, Jan publishes its source, so you can self-host it, audit what it does with your data, and avoid per-seat pricing. Browse more open-source options at brofindai.com/tags/open-source.
What are the best alternatives to Jan?
The closest alternatives are LM Studio, Ollama, GPTLocalhost, Msty, all coding & dev tools tools that overlap with Jan on open source. See the full list at brofindai.com/alternatives/jan.
