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Jan vs FireRed-OpenStoryline
Jan has 44,566 GitHub stars, 3,040 forks, 521 open issues and last shipped yesterday. FireRed-OpenStoryline has 3,428 stars, 401 forks, 30 open issues and last shipped 2 months ago. Jan leads on adoption by 1,200% (44,566 vs 3,428 stars). Jan is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; FireRed-OpenStoryline is written in Python under Apache-2.0. Jan has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, FireRed-OpenStoryline 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 | FireRed-OpenStoryline | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 45K | ★ 3.4K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-19 | 2026-07-31 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.0K | ⑂ 401 |
| 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 FireRed-OpenStoryline if
- You want the FireRed-OpenStoryline feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and FireRed-OpenStoryline 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 FireRed-OpenStoryline
FireRed OpenStoryline is an open source AI video editing agent, written in Python and released under Apache 2.0, that turns manual timeline editing into intention driven directing through natural language conversation, LLM powered planning, and precise tool orchestration, built for beginners, creative enthusiasts, and teams that need repeatable, enterprise grade video workflows.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jan or FireRed-OpenStoryline more popular?
Jan has 44,566 GitHub stars and FireRed-OpenStoryline has 3,428. Jan has the larger community by that measure.
Are Jan and FireRed-OpenStoryline free?
Both are open source. Jan has no licence declared in this registry, and FireRed-OpenStoryline is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Jan and FireRed-OpenStoryline?
Jan is written in TypeScript and FireRed-OpenStoryline in Python. 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 FireRed-OpenStoryline?
Choose Jan if you want the larger community (44,566 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose FireRed-OpenStoryline if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.