# Jan privacy rating

Open-source desktop app for running large language models offline on a local computer, with optional connections to remote AI APIs.

## Summary

Jan scores 89 out of 100 (grade B) on the AI assistants criteria. It meets 7 of 8 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, no training on your data, runs locally, limited chat retention and no account needed. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.jan.ai
- Source code: https://github.com/janhq/jan
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [AI assistants](https://privacyratings.com/ai-assistants/)
- Grade: B (89/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache-2.0. | https://github.com/janhq/jan/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Product analytics are off until the user agrees, and no third-party trackers were found on the website. | https://github.com/janhq/jan/blob/main/web-app/src/containers/analytics/AnalyticConsent.tsx |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free and open source, with no ads. Personal information is not shared with third parties. | https://www.jan.ai/privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| No training on your data | Yes | Conversations stay on the user's computer. Remote APIs, when chosen, follow their own policies. | https://www.jan.ai/privacy |
| Runs locally | Yes | Runs fully offline on the user's own computer. | https://www.jan.ai/privacy |
| Limited chat retention | Yes | Conversation history is stored locally and never leaves the computer. | https://www.jan.ai/privacy |
| No account needed | Yes | No account is needed. | https://www.jan.ai/privacy |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/ai-assistants/jan/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/ai-assistants/jan.md