Jan vs Writer
JanAI Workflow Builders
Free (open source)Published price
WriterAI Agents & Sidekicks
$29+ / user / monthPublished price
Jan AI Workflow Builders Turn your computer into an AI machine. | Writer AI Agents & Sidekicks The enterprise AI agent platform. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | AI Workflow Builders | AI Agents & Sidekicks |
| What it is | Jan is an open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs locally and offline, supporting multiple AI models with extensions and privacy-first design. | Writer is an enterprise AI platform that deploys generative AI agents for content creation, brand compliance, and workflow automation across marketing, sales, and operations teams. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free (open source) Jan is a free, open source local AI assistant. The official site and repository emphasize download/self-hosted use rather than paid SaaS plans. | $29+ / user / month Starter: $29/user/month (annual) - 100+ prebuilt agents, AI Studio, 5 custom agents Enterprise: Custom pricing - Unlimited agents, higher API limits, advanced security |
| Pricing model | Free | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | Free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2023 | 2020 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | San Francisco, California |
| Featured clients | Not available | Accenture, Marriott, Uber |