What is Jan?
Jan is a writing & chat tool and completely free. Desktop AI assistant that runs 100% offline on your computer. We rate it 8.2/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (AGPL-3.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
Jan at a glance
| Category | Writing & Chat |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ AGPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 26k |
| Our score | 8.2/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Jan
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (AGPL-3.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 26k GitHub stars.
Jan FAQ
Is Jan free?
Yes. Jan is completely free to use.
Is Jan open source?
Yes — Jan is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best Jan alternatives?
We track 13 other writing & chat tools you can compare with Jan in the directory.
How do we rate Jan?
We score Jan 8.2 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
