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Jan vs TextGen

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JanTextGen
LanguageRustPython
LicenceOtherAGPL-3.0
Stars45k48k
Latestv0.8.4v4.9
Last push2026-10-062026-08-17
Release cadenceabout 15 days between releasesabout 2 days between releases
Active contributors12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author 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.

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.

  • Both replace Claude. Alternatives to Claude →

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

    PartialTextGenDesktop and web app that runs open models locally through llama.cpp and other backends, or calls a hosted API.