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Jan vs Ollama

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SignalJanOllama
TaglineAn open-source desktop application for running and managing AI models.Run large language models on your own machine.
CategoryDeveloper toolsDeveloper tools
PricingOpen sourceOpen source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, APImacOS, Windows, Linux, API
Features
  • Local model chat and management
  • Extensible local server and provider connections
  • Local model runtime
  • Command-line interface
  • Local HTTP API
  • Model library
  • Custom model configuration
TagsLocal AI, Open source, PrivacyAPI, Coding, Local AI, Open source, Privacy
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Choose Jan when

An open-source desktop application for running and managing AI models.

Jan is an open-source desktop application for running and managing AI models. Its reviewed product surface includes local model chat and management and extensible local server and provider connections. The primary documented workflow is to use local models through a desktop interface and compatible API.

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Choose Ollama when

Run large language models on your own machine.

Ollama packages a local runtime and model library for downloading and running language models from a command line or API.

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