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Cherry Studio vs Jan
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| Fact | Cherry Studio | Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 52k | 45k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | v0.8.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 54+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →
PartialCherry StudioDesktop app for many hosted providers and local models, with assistants, knowledge bases and MCP. The model comes from elsewhere.
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
Cherry Studio
- v2.1.42026-09-30| Platform | Architecture | Download |
- v2.1.32026-09-24| Platform | Architecture | Download |
- v2.1.22026-09-21| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
- v2.1.02026-09-18| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
- v2.0.142026-09-09| Platform | Architecture | Global | China Edition |
Cherry Studio
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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