AI & Assistants
Jan
By Menlo Research · Company
Chat with local AI models on Windows, macOS, or Linux, while retaining the option to connect external cloud or self-hosted providers.
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Current product facts
Key facts
- Pricing
- Free
- Subscription
- No subscription required
- Offline
- Works offline
- Account
- No account
- Source
- Open Source
- Local-first
- Yes
Editorial context
Why this app exists
Jan packages local-model download, chat, projects, assistants, and provider connections into a cross-platform AI workspace.
CurioBeam’s view
Why we like it
It keeps models, conversations, settings, and logs local by default while making cloud providers an explicit user choice.
Product fit
Is it a fit?
Good for
- People who want an open-source desktop AI assistant that can work offline with local models or connect to chosen providers.
Probably not for you if
- People who want a managed hosted assistant with no local hardware requirements or a production multi-user server deployment.
Facts & verification
These labels reflect CurioBeam’s currently verified product information. Unknown and planned capabilities are not presented as current facts.
- Pricing
- FreePreviously checked; the supporting evidence is due for re-verification.
- Subscription
- No subscription requiredPreviously checked; the supporting evidence is due for re-verification.
- Offline
- Works offlineChecked Aug 2026.
- Account
- No accountChecked Aug 2026.
- Source
- Open SourceChecked Aug 2026.
- Local-first
- YesChecked Aug 2026.
Maker
About the maker
Menlo Research
Company
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