Jan

Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs locally

Price — FreeReviewed — 2026-03-10

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2-0

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Jan is an open-source desktop app for running AI models locally. Privacy-focused with no data leaving your machine. Supports popular models and extensions for custom workflows.

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