Jan
Free open-source ChatGPT replacement for desktop
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
Described as free and open source on the captured page, with no paid plan stated; the contract stays unknown because no priced fact is anchored.
- Free allowance
Described as free and open source on the captured page, with no paid plan stated; the contract stays unknown because no priced fact is anchored.
- Best suited to
Users who want a free open-source desktop chat app for many models
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Users who want a free open-source desktop chat app for many models
Limits and trade-offs
Free open-source desktop app; memory is Coming Soon; no paid plan stated
Plans and free allowances
Described as free and open source on the captured page, with no paid plan stated; the contract stays unknown because no priced fact is anchored.
Evidence
Jan official site ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Jan
Jan is a free and open-source desktop app for chatting with open and online models, positioned as a ChatGPT replacement.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Jan
- A user who wants a free open-source desktop chat app for many models
- A user who wants to choose between open models and online providers
When to choose something else
- A user who wants memory and context carry-over now, since memory is marked Coming Soon
- A user who wants a hosted web app rather than a desktop download
A practical starting workflow
- Download Jan for desktop
- Choose an open model or plug in an online provider
- Chat with the chosen model
Check before committing
- Memory is marked Coming Soon, so context carry-over is not available yet
- Download and star counts are vendor and platform figures, not independently verified
- The page shows a Mac download prominently; other platform builds are not detailed in the captured text
Common questions
What is Jan?
Jan is a free and open-source desktop app positioned as a ChatGPT replacement, for running models the user's way, with 7.2 million-plus downloads.
Which models can it run?
Jan supports open models and plugs in online models including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, Qwen, DeepSeek, Gemma and Kimi.
How much does it cost?
Jan is described as free and open source on the captured page, with no paid plan stated.
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Sources and checks
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