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Jan vs TensorRT-LLM
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| Fact | Jan | TensorRT-LLM |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Python |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 45k | 15k |
| Latest | v0.8.4 | v1.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 125+ 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.
PartialTensorRT-LLMServes open-weight models on NVIDIA GPUs behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
Jan
TensorRT-LLM
- v1.3.0rc292026-09-29Model Supportpre-release
- v1.3.0rc282026-09-23Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc272026-09-18Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc262026-09-09Known Issuespre-release
- v1.3.0rc252026-08-31Annoucementspre-release
Jan
✓ signed The latest release, v0.8.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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TensorRT-LLM
✓ signed The latest release, v1.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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