What it is
Jan is an open-source desktop AI assistant that focuses on local model workflows. It can be useful for private experimentation and teams that want inspectable tooling.
Free tier summary
The app is open source and free to run locally. Hardware, model size, and model licenses are the main limits.
Best for
- Open-source local chat
- Private experiments
- Desktop model management
Limitations
- Requires local hardware
- Model availability varies
- Model licenses vary
License / commercial use notes
Check Jan's repository license and the license of any model used.