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Chat UI vs Jan

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Chat UIJan
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceApache-2.0Other
Stars11k45k
Latestv0.10.0v0.8.4
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 160 days between releasesabout 15 days between releases
Active contributors9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

    PartialChat UIThe chat app behind HuggingChat, self-hosted in front of any OpenAI-compatible API.

    PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.