Jan
Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs locally
Chat InterfacesFree (open-source)★ 25,000Works with OpenClaw
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
The tally
FOR
- +Beautiful desktop app
- +100% offline capability
- +Clean model management
- +Extensions system
- +Privacy-first design
AGAINST
- −Limited model selection vs Ollama
- −Newer, less mature
- −Some features still in development
- −Can be slow on older hardware
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