Jan: Runs open-weight models locally on consumer hardware with an open-source client, but does not serve as a system launcher. Jan records 291,894 monthly visits with -9.6% month-over-month growth and Free pricing. Raycast records 710,581 monthly visits with -24.5% growth and Freemium, Free Trial pricing.
Open-source desktop AI that runs models locally on your own machine
An extendable launcher that puts your tools, AI, and automations one keystroke away
| Dimension / Metric | | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Domain | jan.ai | raycast.com |
| Pricing Model | Free | Freemium, Free Trial |
| Monthly Visits | 291.89K (291,894) | 710.58K (710,581) |
| MoM Traffic Delta | -30.85K (-9.6%) | -230.34K (-24.5%) |
| Primary Market & Share | 🇺🇸 United States (23%) | 🇺🇸 United States (26.9%) |
| Direct Visits / mo | 105.62K | 350.22K |
| User Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Supported Platforms | Website | Website |
Open-source desktop AI that runs models locally on your own machine
Download and run open models such as Llama, Mistral, Qwen, Gemma, and DeepSeek directly on your own machine, with chat data kept on device.
Optionally connect API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, and other providers to route requests to frontier models from the same interface.
Jan exposes a local server endpoint that follows the OpenAI API shape, so existing SDKs and tools can talk to your local models without code changes.
Create assistants with their own system instructions, model selection, and parameters, then reuse them across conversations.
An extendable launcher that puts your tools, AI, and automations one keystroke away
Open apps, run commands, and search files from a single hotkey, with thousands of community extensions connecting the services you already use.
Chat with leading AI models, call Quick AI from any app, and let AI Extensions act on your connected tools to finish multi-step tasks.
Browse everything you have copied and insert frequently used text or addresses by simply typing a keyword.
Create shortcuts that launch URLs, run scripts, or trigger commands, and assign hotkeys or aliases to the actions you repeat most.
SpecialistIntegrates AI drafting and summarization directly into documents, but is confined to a workspace document app rather than OS-wide.
SpecialistIntegrates AI drafting and summarization directly into documents, but is confined to a workspace document app rather than OS-wide.
Free / Open-sourceProvides a lightweight command-line runtime for local LLMs, though it lacks Jan's built-in graphical user interface.
Free / Open-sourceProvides a lightweight command-line runtime for local LLMs, though it lacks Jan's built-in graphical user interface.
SpecialistAccelerates email and calendar workflows with advanced shortcuts and AI, but is narrowly focused on communication rather than system control.
SpecialistAccelerates email and calendar workflows with advanced shortcuts and AI, but is narrowly focused on communication rather than system control.
Free / Open-sourceOffers a powerful self-hosted chat interface for local models, but lacks desktop command-palette integration and system window management.
Free / Open-sourceOffers a powerful self-hosted chat interface for local models, but lacks desktop command-palette integration and system window management.
SpecialistDelivers a polished productivity workspace with built-in AI writing tools, but operates as a note-taker rather than a launcher.
SpecialistDelivers a polished productivity workspace with built-in AI writing tools, but operates as a note-taker rather than a launcher.
SpecialistIntegrates AI assistance directly into a modern terminal environment, but is restricted to command-line workflows rather than general OS launching.
SpecialistIntegrates AI assistance directly into a modern terminal environment, but is restricted to command-line workflows rather than general OS launching.
SpecialistSpecializes in document chat and local RAG workflows, though less focused on general-purpose model tinkering than Jan.
SpecialistSpecializes in document chat and local RAG workflows, though less focused on general-purpose model tinkering than Jan.
Free / Open-sourceUnites multiple AI providers in a customizable open-source platform, but is typically deployed as a web server.
Free / Open-sourceUnites multiple AI providers in a customizable open-source platform, but is typically deployed as a web server.
SpecialistFree, open-source AI app builder that runs on your own machine
SpecialistCaptures background workflow history across apps for AI context, but is strictly tailored for developer code snippet management.
SpecialistCaptures background workflow history across apps for AI context, but is strictly tailored for developer code snippet management.
Free / Open-sourceActs as an open-source local AI server supporting multimodal models, though it is less established as a desktop client.
Free / Open-sourceActs as an open-source local AI server supporting multimodal models, though it is less established as a desktop client.
SpecialistTracks daily work context automatically to assist with tasks, but lacks Raycast's lightning-fast command palette and script extensions.
SpecialistTracks daily work context automatically to assist with tasks, but lacks Raycast's lightning-fast command palette and script extensions.
