JALocal & private
Jan.ai,
without the guesswork.
Open-source desktop assistant for downloading local models, building assistants, connecting tools, and serving a local API.
Official sources reviewed Oct 4, 2026 · Some details not confirmed
What runs locally
Free local inference after downloading a model; no cloud account or per-prompt usage fee is required.
| Plan type | Free local software |
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| Free allowance | Free local inference after downloading a model; no cloud account or per-prompt usage fee is required. |
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| Download on free | Not applicable |
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| Watermark on free | Not applicable |
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| Commercial use on free | Not confirmed |
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| Credit card required | No |
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| Paid plan | Local Jan is free. Optional external cloud models are billed by their providers. |
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The limitation that matters
Jan's Apache 2.0 code license is separate from downloaded model licenses. Output-use rights and hardware requirements vary by model; connected online tools require network access.
Local models use your machine's memory, compute, storage, and electricity. Jan's model hub indicates hardware fit. Cloud providers are optional, require their own API keys, and apply separate service terms and charges.
Plan details can change. A source check confirms published information; it is not a hands-on quality review or a guarantee that the plan fits every project.
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These are the provider pages used for this record. An unconfirmed field means we could not establish a clear answer from the reviewed information.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jan.ai free?
The software is free to run on your own computer. Free local inference after downloading a model; no cloud account or per-prompt usage fee is required.
How much does Jan.ai cost?
Local Jan is free. Optional external cloud models are billed by their providers.
Do I need a credit card to start using Jan.ai?
No. The reviewed official sources say no credit card is required to start.
What is the main limit of Jan.ai's free plan?
Jan's Apache 2.0 code license is separate from downloaded model licenses. Output-use rights and hardware requirements vary by model; connected online tools require network access.