Jan

Good fit for

People who want a desktop model runner with local chat, configurable cloud connections and a local API server.

Why consider it

The official repository documents Windows, macOS and Linux downloads, local models, external providers and an OpenAI-compatible server on localhost:1337.

Main limitations

Local privacy depends on selecting a local model; connecting a cloud provider sends requests outside your device. Hardware and model choice determine performance. Jan Agent is distributed separately and is not this desktop-app listing. Runner task categories remain blank.

Cost and access

Jan is described as free and open source. External provider fees, downloaded model licenses and hardware costs remain separate.

Getting started

Download Jan for your OS, select a model that fits your hardware and use local mode. Add provider credentials only if you want cloud access.