Comparison
LLMDebugger vs jan
Verdict
Pick LLMDebugger when lLMDebugger is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript; pick jan when jan is primarily TypeScript; LLMDebugger is Python.
Markdown twin · LLMDebugger alternatives · jan alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | LLMDebugger | jan |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (669d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- LLMDebugger
- LDB: A Large Language Model Debugger via Verifying Runtime Execution Step by Step (ACL'24)
- jan
- open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally
Stars
- LLMDebugger
- 588
- jan
- 43k
Forks
- LLMDebugger
- 56
- jan
- 2.9k
Open issues
- LLMDebugger
- 5
- jan
- 387
Language
- LLMDebugger
- Python
- jan
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- LLMDebugger
- -
- jan
- Jan is a TypeScript-based, self-hosted chatbot application that acts as an offline alternative to services like ChatGPT.
Persona
- LLMDebugger
- -
- jan
- -
Runtime
- LLMDebugger
- -
- jan
- -
License
- LLMDebugger
- Apache-2.0
- jan
- Other
Last pushed
- LLMDebugger
- Sep 10, 2024
- jan
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- LLMDebugger
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- jan
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- LLMDebugger
- Dormant (18%)
- jan
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- LLMDebugger
- 669d
- jan
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- LLMDebugger
- 5
- jan
- 387
Owner type
- LLMDebugger
- User
- jan
- Organization
Security scan
- LLMDebugger
- No criticals
- jan
- No lockfile
Full report
- LLMDebugger
- Trust report
- jan
- Trust report
Choose LLMDebugger if…
- LLMDebugger is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript.
- License: LLMDebugger is Apache-2.0, jan is Other.
- Tags unique to LLMDebugger: python.
When NOT to use LLMDebugger
- Last GitHub push was 669 days ago (dormant maintenance, Sep 10, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on LLMDebugger.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose jan if…
- jan is primarily TypeScript; LLMDebugger is Python.
- License: jan is Other, LLMDebugger is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to jan: tauri, self-hosted, llm, llamacpp.
- - If you require an offline-capable AI assistant for environments without internet access.
When NOT to use jan
- - If you require real-time updates to the AI model, since Jan uses static local models which may not get frequent updates.
- - When a vast knowledge base or continuous learning capabilities are essential, as Jan's offline nature constrains its ability to stay current with new information.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (FloridSleeves/LLMDebugger) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (FloridSleeves/LLMDebugger) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (FloridSleeves/LLMDebugger) · observed Sep 10, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (janhq/jan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (janhq/jan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (janhq/jan) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: LLMDebugger 588 · jan 43k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between LLMDebugger and jan?
- LLMDebugger: LDB: A Large Language Model Debugger via Verifying Runtime Execution Step by Step (ACL'24). jan: open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose LLMDebugger over jan?
- Choose LLMDebugger over jan when LLMDebugger is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript; License: LLMDebugger is Apache-2.0, jan is Other; Tags unique to LLMDebugger: python.
- When should I choose jan over LLMDebugger?
- Choose jan over LLMDebugger when jan is primarily TypeScript; LLMDebugger is Python; License: jan is Other, LLMDebugger is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to jan: tauri, self-hosted, llm, llamacpp; - If you require an offline-capable AI assistant for environments without internet access.
- When should I avoid LLMDebugger?
- Last GitHub push was 669 days ago (dormant maintenance, Sep 10, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on LLMDebugger. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid jan?
- - If you require real-time updates to the AI model, since Jan uses static local models which may not get frequent updates. - When a vast knowledge base or continuous learning capabilities are essential, as Jan's offline nature constrains its ability to stay current with new information.
- Is LLMDebugger or jan more popular on GitHub?
- jan has more GitHub stars (43,499 vs 588). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are LLMDebugger and jan open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (LLMDebugger: Apache-2.0, jan: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to LLMDebugger or jan?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at LLMDebugger alternatives and jan alternatives (LLMDebugger markdown twin, jan markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, LLMDebugger or jan?
- LLMDebugger: Dormant. jan: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for LLMDebugger and jan?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: LLMDebugger trust report; jan trust report.