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Jan

Open-source local-first AI workspace, model runner, agents, and OpenAI-compatible server

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PricingFree
Free planYes
Free trialYes
APIYes
Open sourceYes
DeploymentCloud
Last verifiedAugust 3, 2026
Overview

Tool overview

Jan is listed under AI Models & Platforms AI tools.

Summary

What is Jan?

Jan is an Apache-2.0 AI platform that runs models locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux, connects to cloud providers when selected, exposes an OpenAI-compatible local server, and supports agents and MCP-based tools.

Best fit

Best for

Users who want a private, local alternative to hosted AI chat

Audience

Who is it for?

Privacy-conscious usersDevelopersLocal-model enthusiastsTeams prototyping self-hosted AI
Recommendation

Decision note

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Capabilities

Key features

Local model execution with offline operation

OpenAI-compatible Jan Server

Agent and MCP tool integrations

Desktop, web, CLI, and model ecosystem

Workflows

Use cases

Run private local AI chats

Serve local models to developer tools

Use agents with files and external tools

Switch between local and cloud providers

Strengths

Pros

  • Free and Apache-2.0 licensed
  • No account required for desktop quickstart
  • Data can remain entirely on the user device
Considerations

Limitations

Local operation improves control but does not automatically secure downloaded models, tools, or MCP servers.

Cloud providers apply their own pricing, retention, and privacy policies when connected.

Cost

Pricing details

Pricing modelFree
Free planYes
Free trialYes
Pricing context

Billing options

Free open-source softwareUser-paid external cloud providers
Pricing context

Pricing note

Jan local use is free and open source. When users connect external cloud model providers, they pay those providers directly; Jan states it adds no markup.

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Compatibility

Supported languages

  • English
Connectivity

Integrations

Hugging Face

OpenAI-compatible providers

Ollama

LM Studio

Claude Code

OpenClaw

MCP servers

Specs

Technical details

PlatformsDesktop, Web
Multilingual supportUnknown
Login requiredNo
Open sourceYes
LicenseApache-2.0
DeploymentCloud
CompanyMenlo Research / Jan
Current version0.8.4
Models / versionsJan foundation models Local GGUF models External cloud models
Editions / plansJan Desktop Jan Web Jan Server Jan CLI Jan Models
Data confidenceHigh
Last verifiedAugust 3, 2026
Documentation → Source code → Release notes → Data source →
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Jan is an Apache-2.0 AI platform that runs models locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux, connects to cloud providers when selected, exposes an OpenAI-compatible local server, and supports agents and MCP-based tools.
Users who want a private, local alternative to hosted AI chat
The listed pricing model for Jan is Free. Pricing can change, so users should verify the latest plan details on the official website.
Yes. The current profile indicates that a free trial is available.
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