Comparison
jan vs wllama
Verdict
Pick jan when license: jan is Other, wllama is MIT; pick wllama when license: wllama is MIT, jan is Other.
Markdown twin · jan alternatives · wllama alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | jan | wllama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (23d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 9 low (9 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- jan
- open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally
- wllama
- WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference
Stars
- jan
- 43k
- wllama
- 1.1k
Forks
- jan
- 2.9k
- wllama
- 106
Open issues
- jan
- 387
- wllama
- 50
Language
- jan
- TypeScript
- wllama
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- jan
- Jan is a TypeScript-based, self-hosted chatbot application that acts as an offline alternative to services like ChatGPT.
- wllama
- -
Persona
- jan
- -
- wllama
- -
Runtime
- jan
- -
- wllama
- -
License
- jan
- Other
- wllama
- MIT
Last pushed
- jan
- Jul 10, 2026
- wllama
- Jun 17, 2026
Categories
- jan
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- wllama
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- jan
- Very active (96%)
- wllama
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- jan
- 1d
- wllama
- 23d
Open issues (now)
- jan
- 387
- wllama
- 50
Owner type
- jan
- Organization
- wllama
- User
Security scan
- jan
- No lockfile
- wllama
- 9 low (9 low)
Full report
- jan
- Trust report
- wllama
- Trust report
Choose jan if…
- License: jan is Other, wllama is MIT.
- Tags unique to jan: tauri, self-hosted, chatgpt, gpt.
- - 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.
Choose wllama if…
- License: wllama is MIT, jan is Other.
- Tags unique to wllama: webassembly, llama, typescript, wasm.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (50).
When NOT to use wllama
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ngxson/wllama) · observed Jun 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: jan 43k · wllama 1.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between jan and wllama?
- jan: open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally. wllama: WebAssembly binding for llama.cpp - Enabling on-browser LLM inference. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose jan over wllama?
- Choose jan over wllama when License: jan is Other, wllama is MIT; Tags unique to jan: tauri, self-hosted, chatgpt, gpt; - If you require an offline-capable AI assistant for environments without internet access.
- When should I choose wllama over jan?
- Choose wllama over jan when License: wllama is MIT, jan is Other; Tags unique to wllama: webassembly, llama, typescript, wasm; Leaner open-issue backlog (50).
- 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.
- When should I avoid wllama?
- 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.
- Is jan or wllama more popular on GitHub?
- jan has more GitHub stars (43,499 vs 1,138). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are jan and wllama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (jan: Other, wllama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to jan or wllama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at jan alternatives and wllama alternatives (jan markdown twin, wllama 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, jan or wllama?
- jan: Very active. wllama: 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 jan and wllama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: jan trust report; wllama trust report.