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| Attribute | ChatGPT by OpenAI | Jan AI by Jan / Menhirs Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Chat Subcategory: Conversational Assistant | Desktop Software Subcategory: Open-Source Offline ChatGPT Alternative |
| Rating & Reviews | ★New / 5.0 0 verified reviews Weighted score: 0.00 | ★New / 5.0 0 verified reviews Weighted score: 0.00 |
| Pricing Model | freemium | free |
| Starting Price | $20/mo Free tier with GPT-4o mini; Plus subscription at $20/month for frontier reasoning and priority features. | Free 100% free open-source software (AGPL v3). |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroidmacOSWindows | macOSWindowsLinux |
| AI Capabilities | Natural Language UnderstandingComplex ReasoningVoice InteractionCode GenerationDocument Analysis | Zero-Telemetry Offline PrivacyNitro High-Speed C++ EngineLocal File Storage (Markdown/JSON)Custom Model Hyperparameter TuningHardware Resource Usage Monitor |
| Overview | OpenAI conversational assistant featuring GPT-4o, reasoning models o1 & o3-mini, Advanced Voice mode, and deep canvas workspace. | Open-source, local-first alternative to ChatGPT running 100% offline on your computer with complete data privacy. |
| Tags | chatassistantopenaiproductivitymultimodal | janopen-sourceoffline-chatprivacydesktop |
