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Jan vs Open WebUI

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JanOpen WebUI
LanguageRustPython
LicenceOtherOther
Stars45k154k
Latestv0.8.4v0.11.4
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 15 days between releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →

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

    PartialOpen WebUIThe chat app, self-hosted, in front of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API. The model comes from elsewhere.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

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

    PartialOpen WebUIThe chat app, self-hosted, in front of Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible API. The model comes from elsewhere.