Flowise vs Jan
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| Field | F FlowiseLow-code node UI on top of LangChain-style flows. | J JanDesktop ChatGPT-style app that runs models locally. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows, Web, Docker | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Docker· | Yes | No |
| Commercial· | yes | uncertain |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category· | RAG and app builders | Local AI |
| License· | Apache 2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Jobs· | AI workflow, visual LangChain | local chatbot, desktop ChatGPT |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 44k | 38k |
| Last commit· | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |