Jan.ai AlternativesAI Chatbots & Large Language Model (LLM) Tools like Jan.ai

Jan.ai is described as 'Open-source offline AI chat software supporting local LLMs, cloud model connections, custom assistant creation, OpenAI-compatible API, and broad hardware support' and is a very popular AI Chatbot in the ai tools & services category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Jan.ai for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and Android apps. The best Jan.ai alternative is ChatGPT, which is free. Other great apps like Jan.ai are Lumo by Proton, DeepSeek, Ollama and Mistral Vibe.

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Jan.ai alternatives are mainly AI Chatbots, but if you're looking for Large Language Model (LLM) Tools or AI Writing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Jan.ai.
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  1. ChatGPT icon
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    AI language model perfect for generating interactive human-like text in various styles. Built on architecture allowing real-time natural language generation, ideal for applications demanding fluent, relevant output over diverse topics broadened by extensive training data.

    590 ChatGPT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    ChatGPT vs Jan.ai Comments
    Eddisch
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    jan is local, chatgpt is cloud based

    • ChatGPT is Freemium and ProprietaryJan.ai is Free and Open Source
  2. Lumo by Proton icon
     152 likes

    Privacy-first AI assistant utilizing zero-access encryption and open-source code, ensuring no data logging, profiling, or training on chats, providing user-controlled, encrypted conversations, with compliance under GDPR and no sharing with third parties.

    146 Lumo by Proton alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
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    Lumo by Proton vs Jan.ai Comments
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    It is a privacy first AI program. While Jan.ai is great on a computer, Lumo is very convenient on a phone.

    • Lumo by Proton is Freemium and Open SourceJan.ai is Free and Open Source
  3. DeepSeek icon
     177 likes

    DeepSeek is a state-of-the-art AI assistant designed to provide intelligent, conversational support across diverse tasks. It leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to answer questions, generate creative content, solve complex problems, and offer...

    232 DeepSeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Ollama icon
     196 likes

    Supports local deployment of Llama 3, Code Llama, and other language models, enabling users to customize and create personalized models. Ideal for AI development, it offers flexibility for offline AI needs and integrates AI writing and chatbot tools in local setups.

    100 Ollama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Mistral Vibe icon
     142 likes

    Conversational tool providing access to advanced AI models with real-time adjustable moderation, high performance, flexible multi-platform deployment, support for customization, privacy-focused controls, and educational features for interactive learning experiences.

    231 Mistral Vibe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Perplexity icon
     166 likes

    AI-powered engine offers precise answers through a conversational interface utilizing large language models. Features include predictive text, personalized profiles, and Pro Search for advanced AI capabilities. Ideal for summarizing content, exploring topics, and enhancing productivity.

    133 Perplexity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
     
  7. Google Gemini icon
     197 likes

    AI assistant offers writing, planning, learning support, generating images from text, and transforming text to speech. Utilizes large language models and syncs across devices without requiring coding skills. Supports dark mode and ad-free experience.

    414 Google Gemini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Wear
    • Google Docs
    • Gmail
     
  8. Claude icon
     188 likes

    AI assistant offering secure chat and API access, specializing in summarization, search, writing, Q&A, and coding, with large token windows, customizable behavior, top data retention policies, and advanced safeguards for secure and reliable enterprise or individual use.

    379 Claude alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Sheets
     
  9. GPT4ALL icon
     145 likes

    Locally runs open-source chatbots focused on privacy using consumer CPUs, requiring no internet or GPU. Supports multiple models, custom settings, code and dialogue generation, integrated model downloader, familiar chat UI, and both MIT and enterprise licensing.

    219 GPT4ALL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  10. Qwen icon
     66 likes

    The Qwen team is dedicated to pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is focused on building generalist models, including large language models and large multimodal models.

    149 Qwen alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
     
  11. TagSpaces icon
     248 likes

    Privacy-first, multi-device organizer for files and folders with customizable tags, color labels, note editing in markdown or HTML, Kanban boards, S3 object storage support, web page clipping, vendor lock-in free filename tagging, open source option, and multi-format preview.

    104 TagSpaces alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  12. Open WebUI icon
     60 likes

    Feature-rich offline AI platform with support for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, text-to-image, cloud sync, privacy focus, ad-free experience, distraction-free and dark modes, no registration, easy deployment, and customizable UI.

    51 Open WebUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
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