Jan vs LocalAI
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| Field | J JanDesktop ChatGPT-style app that runs models locally. | L LocalAIOpenAI-compatible API that can sit in front of several local backends. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker |
| Docker· | No | Yes |
| Commercial· | uncertain | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Local AI | Local AI |
| License· | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language· | TypeScript | Go |
| Jobs· | local chatbot, desktop ChatGPT | OpenAI-compatible local API, drop-in LLM endpoint |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 38k | 35k |
| Last commit· | Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |