Comparison
jan vs weak-to-strong
Verdict
Pick jan when jan is primarily TypeScript; weak-to-strong is Python; pick weak-to-strong when weak-to-strong is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | jan | weak-to-strong |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (435d 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 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- jan
- open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally
- weak-to-strong
- [ICML 2025] Weak-to-Strong Jailbreaking on Large Language Models
Stars
- jan
- 43k
- weak-to-strong
- 90
Forks
- jan
- 2.9k
- weak-to-strong
- 10
Open issues
- jan
- 387
- weak-to-strong
- 3
Language
- jan
- TypeScript
- weak-to-strong
- Python
Adopt for
- jan
- Jan is a TypeScript-based, self-hosted chatbot application that acts as an offline alternative to services like ChatGPT.
- weak-to-strong
- -
Persona
- jan
- -
- weak-to-strong
- -
Runtime
- jan
- -
- weak-to-strong
- -
License
- jan
- Other
- weak-to-strong
- MIT
Last pushed
- jan
- Jul 10, 2026
- weak-to-strong
- May 2, 2025
Categories
- jan
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
- weak-to-strong
- LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- jan
- Very active (96%)
- weak-to-strong
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- jan
- 1d
- weak-to-strong
- 435d
Open issues (now)
- jan
- 387
- weak-to-strong
- 3
Owner type
- jan
- Organization
- weak-to-strong
- User
Full report
- jan
- Trust report
- weak-to-strong
- Trust report
Choose jan if…
- jan is primarily TypeScript; weak-to-strong is Python.
- License: jan is Other, weak-to-strong is MIT.
- 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.
Choose weak-to-strong if…
- weak-to-strong is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript.
- License: weak-to-strong is MIT, jan is Other.
- Tags unique to weak-to-strong: python.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
When NOT to use weak-to-strong
- Last GitHub push was 436 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on weak-to-strong.
- 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 (XuandongZhao/weak-to-strong) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (XuandongZhao/weak-to-strong) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (XuandongZhao/weak-to-strong) · observed May 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: jan 43k · weak-to-strong 90 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between jan and weak-to-strong?
- jan: open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline locally. weak-to-strong: [ICML 2025] Weak-to-Strong Jailbreaking on Large Language Models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose jan over weak-to-strong?
- Choose jan over weak-to-strong when jan is primarily TypeScript; weak-to-strong is Python; License: jan is Other, weak-to-strong is MIT; 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 choose weak-to-strong over jan?
- Choose weak-to-strong over jan when weak-to-strong is primarily Python; jan is TypeScript; License: weak-to-strong is MIT, jan is Other; Tags unique to weak-to-strong: python; Also covers Speech & Audio.
- 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 weak-to-strong?
- Last GitHub push was 436 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on weak-to-strong. 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 weak-to-strong more popular on GitHub?
- jan has more GitHub stars (43,499 vs 90). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are jan and weak-to-strong open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (jan: Other, weak-to-strong: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to jan or weak-to-strong?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at jan alternatives and weak-to-strong alternatives (jan markdown twin, weak-to-strong 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 weak-to-strong?
- jan: Very active. weak-to-strong: Dormant. 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 weak-to-strong?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: jan trust report; weak-to-strong trust report.