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Alternatives to Jan with a one-time purchase

The Jan listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Jan is free to use. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Jan

  1. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty starts at $149 per user / year (Aurum), or $349 one-time (Aurum Lifetime). Jan is free.
    • Only Msty lists a web app.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Jan is open source, according to its own site.
    Msty vs JanMsty pricing and details

  2. Private LLM

    Offline AI chat app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with a one-time price

    • Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store). Jan is free.
    • Jan has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only Private LLM lists an iOS app.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Private LLM vs JanPrivate LLM pricing and details

  3. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license). Jan is free.
    • Only TypingMind lists a web app.
    • Only Jan lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TypingMind pricing and details

  4. BoltAI

    Native Mac AI client that runs on your own API keys

    • BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates). Jan is free.
    • Jan has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    BoltAI pricing and details

  5. Alter

    Voice-driven Mac AI assistant that reads on-screen context

    • Alter starts at $29 per year (Local+), or $3.50 billed monthly. Jan is free.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Alter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Jan is open source, according to its own site.
    Alter pricing and details

  6. Fluent

    Mac AI assistant that opens over any app with your own models

    • Fluent starts at $49 one-time (Basic, 1 Mac, lifetime upgrades). Jan is free.
    • Jan has a free plan. Fluent does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jan lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Fluent can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Fluent pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Jan that you buy once?

Yes. Msty, Private LLM, TypingMind, BoltAI, Alter and Fluent can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Jan once instead of subscribing?

The Jan listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these AI assistants are free?

Msty, TypingMind and Alter are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Jan: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.