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Jan vs LM Studio
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Jan is open source; LM Studio is free.
| Feature | Jan | LM Studio |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline | Discover, download, and run local LLMs on your computer |
| License | Open source | Free |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 2 | 2 |
| Page views | 992 | 977 |
About Jan
Jan is an open-source ChatGPT-style desktop app that runs entirely offline on local models, with optional connections to cloud APIs. Clean interface, extension system, and your conversations never leave your machine.
About LM Studio
LM Studio is a polished desktop app for discovering, downloading and running local LLMs with no command line required. It includes a chat interface, local server mode compatible with the OpenAI API, and runs well on consumer hardware.
