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Coze vs Jan
Coze edges Jan on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.1), but Coze is the better fit if you want long-term memory and image sharing; Jan has no clear edge there.
0| Coze | Jan | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $9/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier (10 credits/day, 3 bots); Premium from $9/mo (Lite) to $39/mo. Open-source Studio for self-hosting. | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web | Desktop |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Coze — our take
Build and ship custom AI chatbots to 8+ channels with plugins and workflows — a create-your-own toolkit, not a fixed companion.
- No-code bot building
- Multi-channel publishing
- Free tier is usable
Jan — our take
A clean local assistant: open-source, offline-first, with an OpenAI-compatible API server built in.
- True offline assistant
- OpenAI-compatible local API
- Open-source
Coze vs Jan — common questions
Which is cheaper, Coze or Jan?
Jan is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $9/mo for Coze.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Coze retains context across sessions; Jan keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Coze: No adult mode. Jan: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.