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Jan vs Eigent
Jan has 44,512 GitHub stars, 3,032 forks, 521 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Eigent has 15,301 stars, 1,828 forks, 227 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Jan leads on adoption by 191% (44,512 vs 15,301 stars). Jan is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; Eigent is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0. Jan has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, Eigent 12%. Jan was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Jan | Eigent | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 45K | ★ 15K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.0K | ⑂ 1.8K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Jan if
- You weight community size — 45K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Eigent if
- You want the Eigent feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Eigent fits your workflow better
About Jan
Jan is an open source desktop application that serves as a ChatGPT replacement, enabling users to run large language models (LLMs) locally on their machines or connect to cloud based providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. It is built with Tauri, TypeScript, and integrates llama.cpp for efficient local inference, targeting privacy conscious users who want full control over their AI workflows without sending data to third parties.
About Eigent
Eigent is open source Cowork desktop application. It sits in AI & Machine Learning / AI Interaction & Interfaces ecosystem. User builds, manages, deploys custom AI workforce. Workforce turns complex workflows into automated tasks. Directory lists homepage https://www.eigent.ai, language TypeScript, license Apache 2.0, stars 15273, forks 1824. Project builds on CAMEL AI open source project.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jan or Eigent more popular?
Jan has 44,512 GitHub stars and Eigent has 15,301. Jan has the larger community by that measure.
Are Jan and Eigent free?
Both are open source. Jan has no licence declared in this registry, and Eigent is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Jan and Eigent?
Jan is written in TypeScript and Eigent in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Jan or Eigent?
Choose Jan if you want the larger community (44,512 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose Eigent if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.