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Jan vs ShellGPT
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| Fact | Jan | ShellGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Python |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 45k | 12k |
| Latest | v0.8.4 | 1.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-07-02 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 183 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 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.
PartialShellGPTA terminal assistant that answers questions and suggests shell commands.
Jan
Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ShellGPT
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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