Jan AI • Local AI & Chat
Run Powerful AI on Your PC — 100% Private, Fast & Offline
100% offline, private ChatGPT alternative for Windows. Run DeepSeek, Llama 3.3, and Qwen locally. Verified open-source alternative to ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo), Claude Pro ($20/mo), Copilot Pro. Enjoy full offline privacy, zero subscriptions, and complete ownership.
6 Core Superpowers of Jan AI
100% Private & Air-Gapped
Your chats, confidential files and code never leave your computer. No tracking and no cloud data leaks.
Works 100% Offline
Zero Wi-Fi or internet connection needed. Write code, draft documents and brainstorm anywhere.
Multi-Model Powerhouse
Switch between DeepSeek-R1, Llama 3.2, Qwen 2.5 and Mistral with a single click.
Save $240 / Year
Enjoy unlimited AI capabilities without paying $20/month for ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro.
Dual-Mode Cloud AI
Optionally connect free API keys (Groq, OpenRouter, DeepSeek) for lightning-fast cloud speed with zero RAM usage.
Developer-Ready & Local API
Includes a built-in local OpenAI-compatible server (localhost:1337) and MCP tool routing.
Why Pay Subscriptions? 100% Free & Open-Source.
Run DeepSeek R1, Llama 3.3, and Qwen locally on your PC. Complete data privacy with zero subscription fees.
Paid licenses & subscriptions in the commercial market
Permissive license, unlimited local usage on your PC
No cloud telemetry, no account locking, zero vendor spying
| Key Capability | Jan AI Desktop Studio (Open-Source) | Commercial Paid Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | Forever | •/year per user |
| Internet Requirement | 100% Offline Capable | •Mandatory Constant Internet |
| Chat Privacy & Storage | Saved Locally on Your Hard Drive | •Stored on Cloud Servers / Used for Training |
| Local API Server | Built-in localhost:1337 Endpoint | •Separate expensive API billing |
| Model Switching | Switch between DeepSeek, Llama, Mistral | •Locked into single vendor |
| Censorship & Outages | Zero Outages, Zero Arbitrary Censorship | •Frequent downtime & strict filters |
Download Jan-Setup-x64.exe, launch the installer, and download your favorite open LLM weights in 1-click directly from HuggingFace.
Built by the open-source community to provide a privacy-first, local alternative to cloud surveillance chat apps.
Exposes a local OpenAI-compatible API on port 1337 that DIGI BIZ OS connects to for zero-latency local intelligence.
System Requirements & Technical Specs
Supported OS
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 12+, Ubuntu 20.04+
Processor (CPU)
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 with AVX2 instruction support
System RAM
8 GB RAM Minimum (16 GB for 7B/8B models, 32 GB for 14B+)
GPU & Acceleration
Optional: NVIDIA GPU (6 GB+ VRAM recommended for CUDA acceleration)
Storage Footprint
1 GB app install + 4–10 GB per downloaded model
Runtime / Setup
Standalone Native Application (Zero external dependencies)
Verified Open-Source Trust & Provenance
Every software package in the Digi Biz OS hub is independently audited, virus-scanned, and transparently mapped to its official source repository.
AGPL-3.0
Open-source AGPL-3.0 copyleft license ensuring software freedom and perpetual privacy. No trial periods, no locked features, and no subscription traps.
Official Repository
Inspect raw source code, developer commit histories, and issue trackers directly on GitHub.
Zero Malware / Spyware
All binaries and scripts are verified against virus databases. Clean SHA-256 hash verified.
Curated by Digiformation
Curated and validated by Digiformation Ltd from official JanHQ releases. Tested for frictionless desktop installation on Windows 10/11.
Common Questions About Jan AI
Concise, factual answers regarding capabilities, licensing, offline reliability, and hardware compatibility.
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Bring Offline Intelligence Into Your Entire Business OS
Jan AI provides private local chat. DIGI BIZ OS takes offline intelligence further by integrating local Whisper voice recognition, private CRM contact matching, and autonomous desktop task automation.
- Sub-200ms offline voice command recognition powered by local Whisper AI
- Private client management where zero customer details touch cloud servers
- Local document analysis integrated directly with bookkeeping and invoicing
- Perpetual software license with zero recurring cloud subscription costs
Get Jan AI Free, Then Connect to DIGI BIZ OS
Enjoy full privacy, zero recurring subscriptions, and perpetual open-source freedom on your hardware.