# Jan

> Offline ChatGPT alternative that runs on your computer

A desktop app that downloads and runs local models fully offline, with the option to connect to cloud APIs. It also serves an OpenAI-compatible local API.

- Source: https://github.com/janhq/jan
- Homepage: https://jan.ai/
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: Rust
- Stars: 44763
- Forks: 3060
- Contributors: 166
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v0.8.4 (2026-07-23)
- Purpose: AI & LLM tooling, Chat UIs, Local inference
- Runs on: Desktop
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 73/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 3/15

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- [LobeHub](https://diggithub.com/lobehub/lobehub.md): Polished multi-provider AI chat with plugins
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- [AionUi](https://diggithub.com/iOfficeAI/AionUi.md): Cowork app for many CLI agents
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## In collections

- [Private ChatGPT alternatives you can self-host](https://diggithub.com/collections/private-chatgpt-alternatives)

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/janhq/jan
Updated: 2026-10-03