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Duck.ai vs Jan
Both stand on ai assistant. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Duck.ai combines multiple AI models, uploads, image creation, voice tools, and privacy controls in a browser service. The free tier has daily and PDF limits, while paid plans raise limits and add model or upload capacity.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Jan offers a choice between local model use and cloud providers, with a local API and MCP connections. Cloud use follows provider data policies, and Jan Agent depends on a remote model endpoint.
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| Duck.ai | Jan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $99.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Duck.ai | Jan |
| Website | duck.ai | jan.ai |
| On ai assistant | #14 of 25 | #10 of 25 |
Duck.ai: what it does well
- Accessible from any web browser
- Free plan includes several named AI models
- Supports image generation and revisions
- Removes personal metadata before provider transmission
- Optional end-to-end encrypted chat backup
What to know first
- Free use has a daily usage limit
- Plus costs $9.99 a month
- Pro costs $19.99 a month
- Dictation recordings last up to five minutes
Jan: what it does well
- Local models can work offline without an API key.
- Local conversations and app data stay on the computer.
- Includes a local OpenAI-compatible API server.
- Supports MCP connections to tools and data sources.
- Desktop builds are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What to know first
- Cloud model usage is paid directly to providers.
- Cloud provider data policies apply when using their services.
- Jan Agent requires a remote model provider or configured endpoint.
- Jan Agent is a preview.