Who we are building for

Jan is built for people who want control over their AI experience. Our users span from individual developers to global enterprises, united by a desire to own their AI infrastructure and choose how they deploy it.

Primary Users

Developers Who Want Flexibility

Engineers and creators who need:

The freedom to run models locally or in the cloud
Complete control over their AI stack
The ability to switch providers without losing their work
Integration options that fit their existing workflows

Individuals Who Value Ownership

People who understand that AI should be like any other software:

Download it once, use it forever
Your conversations and data belong to you
No vendor lock-in or subscription traps
The freedom to modify and extend as needed

Teams That Need Options

Organizations that require:

The flexibility to run on-premises or in the cloud
The ability to scale from laptop to server cluster
Control over costs and infrastructure
Options that adapt to changing requirements

Global Users Who Need Access

Millions of potential AI users who face:

Expensive or unreliable cloud services
The need for AI that works offline
Hardware limitations that require optimization
Different deployment needs for different situations

Our North Star: Best Experience, Your Way

We use Jan Exam as our benchmark to ensure quality across all deployment options. Whether you’re running locally on a laptop or scaled across a server farm, you get:

The same powerful AI capabilities
Consistent performance for your hardware
The flexibility to change your setup anytime
No compromise between local and cloud

The Flexibility Spectrum

Our users choose their own balance:

Full Local

Everything runs on your hardware
Complete offline capability
Total data ownership
Zero recurring costs

Hybrid Approach

Local for sensitive work
Cloud for heavy compute
Seamless switching between modes
Optimize cost vs performance

Full Cloud

Jan.ai for zero setup
Team collaboration features
Managed infrastructure
Scale without limits

What Sets Our Users Apart

They understand that:

Ownership matters: Your AI tools should be assets, not rentals
Flexibility is power: Different tasks need different approaches
Control creates value: The ability to customize and extend is crucial
Choice prevents lock-in: Multiple options keep you free

Real User Scenarios

The Solo Developer

Runs Jan locally during development, uses cloud for production deployments. Owns their entire stack.

The Research Team

Uses local models for sensitive data, cloud models for general research. Switches seamlessly based on needs.

The Enterprise

Deploys Jan Server on-premises for compliance, uses Jan.ai for non-critical workloads. One platform, multiple deployment options.

The Student

Runs lightweight models locally on their laptop, accesses more powerful models via cloud when needed. Learns AI without breaking the bank.

Growing With Our Users

We build for users at every stage:

Day 1: Download Jan, start chatting locally Week 1: Connect to cloud providers for more power Month 1: Deploy your own server for team access Year 1: Scale across infrastructure you control

The Future User

We’re building for the next billion AI users who will expect:

Software they can own, not just rent
The freedom to run AI anywhere
Tools that adapt to their needs
No artificial limitations

They’ll start with Jan because it gives them choices, and they’ll stay because those choices grow with them.

“The best AI is the one that works where you need it, how you need it, when you need it.”