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Hollama vs Jan
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| Fact | Hollama | Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 1.2k | 45k |
| Latest | 0.36.0 | v0.8.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 41 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 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 →
PartialHollamaA minimal web chat in front of Ollama or an OpenAI-compatible server.
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
Hollama
Hollama
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Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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