Jan

Jan is an open-source AI tool that allows users to run large language models locally. It serves as an open-source alternative to ChatGPT, focusing on privacy and local execution.

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Pricing

Open Source · Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Jan?

Jan is an open-source AI application designed to provide a local, private alternative to cloud-based AI services like ChatGPT. Users can run various open-source AI models directly on their machines, ensuring data ownership and privacy. The platform also supports connecting to cloud models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, and others. Jan is built with a focus on customization, offering an architecture that allows users to make it their own. It is free and open source, with a strong community presence on GitHub and Discord, and boasts over 4 million downloads. Future features include enhanced memory capabilities to maintain context across conversations.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and data scientists who need to run AI models locally for privacy and control, experiment with various open-source LLMs, and integrate with cloud models. Especially valuable for those seeking a customizable and free alternative to proprietary AI solutions.

Common actions

run AI models

customize AI

ensure data privacy

experiment with LLMs

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Capabilities

Key features

Run AI models locally
Connect to cloud models
Open-source architecture
Privacy-focused
Offline functionality

Target Audience

developerdata scientistcontent creator

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source · Free

Jan (Core App) — Free, open-source

FAQs

What types of AI models can I run with Jan?

Jan supports running a variety of open-source AI models locally, including Llama, Mistral, and Gemma. It also allows connection to cloud models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Google's Gemini, providing flexibility for users.

Is Jan truly free and open source?

Yes, Jan is completely free and open source. It is built in public, with its code available on GitHub, and encourages community contributions. This model ensures transparency and allows users to customize and extend its capabilities.

Does Jan offer offline functionality?

Jan is designed to run AI models locally, which inherently supports offline functionality. This focus on local execution enhances user privacy and allows for continuous use without an internet connection, once models are downloaded.

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