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Jan vs Page Assist
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| Fact | Jan | Page Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 45k | 8.2k |
| Latest | v0.8.4 | v1.5.86 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace ChatGPT. Alternatives to ChatGPT →
PartialJanDesktop app that downloads open models and runs them offline, or calls a hosted API.
PartialPage AssistA browser sidebar and web UI for chatting with local models through Ollama or an OpenAI-compatible API.
Jan
Page Assist
Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Page Assist
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.86, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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