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Jan vs ChatWise
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jan
8.0Offline AI chat tool
ChatWise
7.0AI chatbot for many LLMs
| Metric | Jan | ChatWise |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 348 | 12 |
| 90-day Installs | 937 | 49 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.8K | 1.0K |
| Version | 0.8.6 | 26.9.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 40.9K | 1.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.6K | 46 |
| Open Issues | 269 | 19 |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 4, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Reviews
Jan
Jan is an open-source, offline AI chat tool offering a ChatGPT alternative, ideal for those prioritizing privacy and local computation.
Jan provides an offline AI chat experience, allowing users to interact with an AI model locally on their computer.
Pros
- + Open-source and offline functionality
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Privacy-focused alternative to online AI services
Cons
- - A significant number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges
- - Limited direct community discussion on major platforms
ChatWise
ChatWise is a versatile AI chatbot supporting multiple LLMs, offering a fast and customizable chat experience for users seeking flexibility.
Functions as an AI chatbot supporting various large language models (LLMs).
Pros
- + Supports a wide range of LLMs
- + Faster performance compared to alternatives
- + Active development with regular updates
Cons
- - No native Linux support
- - Limited documentation available