Jan is an open-source offline-first AI assistant with 25K+ GitHub stars running LLMs locally without sending data externally. Features a ChatGPT-like interface with one-click model downloads from Hugging Face, conversation management, customizable prompts, and an OpenAI-compatible local API server. Supports GGUF models via llama.cpp with GPU acceleration on NVIDIA and Apple Silicon. Built with Electron for macOS, Windows, and Linux with full data privacy.
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Plasmic is a visual page builder and design tool that integrates directly into existing codebases, letting teams create and manage web pages with a Figma-like canvas while keeping production code under version control. Non-developers can ship marketing pages and CMS content, while engineers expose React components for visual editing. Supports Next.js, Gatsby, Remix, and any React framework.
Open-source Bugster alternatives
Jan, Plasmic — see all open-source developer tools.
Free Bugster alternatives
Plasmic offer a free plan or free tier.
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Which Bugster alternative is listed first?
Jan is first in the editor-selected list of 2 Bugster alternatives. The stored order is editorial; review scores do not determine membership or position.
Are there open-source Bugster alternatives?
Yes — Jan, Plasmic are open source.
Are there free Bugster alternatives?
Yes — Plasmic offer a free plan or free tier.