Aimed at makers and small teams exploring the Specialized Chat & Assistants category. [#opensource](https://github.com/janhq/jan).

Jan is classed as Free Tier. Free, paid plans available. Ongoing free tier, no time limit. No credit card required.

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Run LLMs like Mistral or Llama2 locally and offline on your computer, or connect to remote AI APIs. [#opensource](https://github.com/janhq/jan)

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What it is: Run LLMs like Mistral or Llama2 locally and offline on your computer, or connect to remote AI APIs.
Who it's for: Aimed at makers and small teams exploring the Specialized Chat & Assistants category.
Primary use case: [#opensource](https://github.com/janhq/jan).

CategorySpecialized Chat & Assistants
PricingFree Tier
Starting priceFree, paid plans available
Credit cardNo credit card required
Foundation modelOpen-Source
Bring your own keySupported
RatingNo reviews yet. Be the first to rate.

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Overview

Run LLMs like Mistral or Llama2 locally and offline on your computer, or connect to remote AI APIs. [#opensource](https://github.com/janhq/jan)

Pros

Actively developed and widely used

Cons

Feature set changes quickly

In detail

Jan is an open-source AI assistant tool for running large language models, such as Mistral or Llama2, locally on your computer. It supports offline use, giving people a way to chat with a model without relying on a remote AI service for every interaction.

Jan can also connect to remote AI APIs, offering a choice between local models and hosted services. It suits users who want offline access, developers exploring local LLMs, and anyone who prefers more control over where their AI conversations are processed.

Common uses

Chat with local language models while offline
Use local AI for drafting and brainstorming
Explore models such as Mistral and Llama2
Connect to remote AI APIs when needed
Keep chat processing on your own computer with local models

Pros

Supports local, offline model use
Offers remote AI API connections
Open-source project
Provides a choice of local language models

Cons

Local performance depends on your computer’s hardware
Local models require storage space and setup
Remote API connections require internet access

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Key Features

Run LLMs like Mistral or Llama2 locally and offline on your computer, or connect to remote AI APIs
[#opensource](https://github.com/janhq/jan)

Best For

Specialists who want a dedicated specialized chat & assistants tool rather than a general assistant
Anyone testing the space without an upfront budget

Pricing Model

Free Tier. Generous ongoing free tier you can start with, no credit card needed. Paid plans unlock higher limits.

Pricing Breakdown

Starting price

Free, paid plans available

Free trial / credits

Ongoing free tier, no time limit

Credit card

No credit card required

Free Tier (No CC)

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Frequently asked questions

Run LLMs like Mistral or Llama2 locally and offline on your computer, or connect to remote AI APIs. It is listed under Specialized Chat & Assistants on ZOIPI AI.