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Jan vs Open WebUI

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Signal	Jan	Open WebUI
Tagline	An open-source desktop application for running and managing AI models.	An extensible self-hosted interface for local and hosted language models.
Category	Developer tools	Developer tools
Pricing	Open source	Open source
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, API	Web, Linux
Features	Local model chat and management Extensible local server and provider connections	Multi-model chat interface Knowledge, tool, and administration extensions
Tags	Local AI, Open source, Privacy	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 Open WebUI when

An extensible self-hosted interface for local and hosted language models.

Open WebUI is an extensible self-hosted interface for local and hosted language models. Its reviewed product surface includes multi-model chat interface and knowledge, tool, and administration extensions. The primary documented workflow is to provide a controlled browser interface for model conversations.

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