AI assistants

Jan

Open-source ChatGPT replacement for running local or cloud AI models on desktop.

Website
jan.ai
Pricing
Free
License
Open source
Platforms
macOS, Web
Listed
Nov 9, 2026
jan.ai
Jan website

Overview

Jan is an open-source chat app for people who want to run AI models locally or connect to cloud models from one desktop app. It supports open models and online models, and is built for using AI on your own terms.

It includes model choice, so you can switch between local and hosted models. It also keeps context and preferences in memory, with support for a more personal chat experience. Jan is available for Mac and is built in public with active docs, community, and GitHub development.

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