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goose alternatives
goose compared with 5 alternatives: OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Agent Zero, Eigent and NanoClaw.
goose is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| gooseThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenClaw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Hermes Agent | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Agent Zero | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Eigent | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| NanoClaw | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from goose
- Free
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat
- OpenClaw is free. goose is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists a web app.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Developers and power users who want an assistant on their own hardware
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Hermes Agent
Open-source AI agent with persistent memory and a messaging gateway
- Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free. goose is free.
- Only Hermes Agent lists a web app.
- Hermes Agent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Developers who want an agent on their own machine, server or VPS
- Free
Agent Zero
Open-source agent framework that works in its own Linux computer
- Agent Zero is free. goose is free.
- Only Agent Zero lists a web app.
- Agent Zero is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- goose also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Developers who want an agent whose prompts and tools they can inspect and change
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Eigent
Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents
- Eigent starts at $19.99 per month (Plus); $199.90 billed yearly. goose is free.
- Eigent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a desktop agent that runs on their own API keys or local models
- Free
NanoClaw
Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host
- NanoClaw is free. goose is free.
- NanoClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NanoClaw also covers chat assistant and templates.
Suits: People who want a personal agent running on hardware they control
Limits worth knowing in goose
- goose is free, but hosted models are billed by the provider you connect, and the docs note that not every provider has a free tier.
- It runs on your own machine: there are desktop apps for macOS, Linux and Windows and a CLI, and the site lists no hosted cloud version.
- The docs say goose relies heavily on tool calling and currently works best with Claude 4 models.
- The project left Block for the Agentic AI Foundation in April 2026; its repository moved from block/goose to aaif-goose/goose.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to goose?
The alternatives to goose in this directory are OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Agent Zero, Eigent and NanoClaw. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with goose.
Is there a free alternative to goose?
Yes. OpenClaw, Agent Zero and NanoClaw are free to use. Hermes Agent and Eigent have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which goose alternatives work on Android?
The goose listing does not include an Android app. OpenClaw lists one.
Which goose alternatives work on iOS?
The goose listing does not include an iOS app. OpenClaw lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.