Jan
By Menlo Research · jan.ai
3,8 Good
The open-source alternative to LM Studio: chat with local models in a clean interface, completely offline if you want.
Best for: For those who want LM Studio's simplicity, but with open source.
Pros
- Open source (Apache 2.0) and free even for businesses
- LM Studio's simplicity, but can run completely offline
- OpenAI-compatible API for other apps
Cons
- Less mature than Ollama/LM Studio
- Smaller model catalog and community
Quick facts
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Origin | Outside EU (Menlo Research) |
| Categories | Local AI |
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | No |
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- Jan – Official website (free, open source and local models) →
- Jan – GitHub repo (runs 100% offline locally, OpenAI-compatible API, Apache 2.0 license) →