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Jan
4.1
Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs fully offline
Our verdict. A clean local assistant: open-source, offline-first, with an OpenAI-compatible API server built in. Best for: An offline ChatGPT-style desktop assistant.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.1 / 5. Best for An offline ChatGPT-style desktop assistant.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free and open-source (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free and open-source (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Privacy & safety notes
- Offline-first; conversations stay on device.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- True offline assistant
- OpenAI-compatible local API
- Open-source
Where it falls short
- Model downloads take space
- Mobile apps still maturing
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Jan — common questions
Is Jan free?
Yes — Jan has a free tier you can use without paying. Free and open-source (2026-09-30). We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
How much does Jan cost?
Free (Free). Free and open-source (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
Does Jan remember previous conversations?
No — Jan keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Jan have an adult mode?
Jan is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Jan run on?
Jan is available on desktop.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Jan were last checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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