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Self-hosted alternatives to goose

The goose listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 51 other AI agents in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

goose is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to goose

  1. 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 vs gooseOpenClaw pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Hermes Agent vs gooseHermes Agent pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Agent Zero vs gooseAgent Zero pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Eigent vs gooseEigent pricing and details

  5. 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.
    NanoClaw vs gooseNanoClaw pricing and details

  6. AutoGPT

    Open-source agent platform with a hosted team of AI Experts

    • AutoGPT starts at $42.50 per month, billed yearly at $510 (Pro); $50 billed monthly. goose is free.
    • Only AutoGPT lists a web app.
    • Only goose lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • AutoGPT is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    AutoGPT pricing and details

  7. Dify

    Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows

    • Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly. goose is free.
    • Only Dify lists a web app.
    • Only goose lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Dify is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Dify pricing and details

  8. Kortix

    Open-source platform for running AI agents from a git repo you own

    • Kortix starts at $40 per seat / month (Team). goose is free.
    • Only Kortix lists a web app.
    • Kortix is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kortix pricing and details

  9. Sim

    Open-source workspace for building and running AI agents

    • Sim starts at $21.25 per user / month, billed annually ($255); $25 billed monthly. goose is free.
    • Only Sim lists a web app.
    • Only goose lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Sim is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sim pricing and details

  10. Agenta

    Open-source workspace for building team AI agents and automations

    • Agenta starts at $29 per month (Pro, unlimited users, 10,000 agent runs included). goose is free.
    • Only Agenta lists a web app.
    • Only goose lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Agenta is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Agenta pricing and details

  11. MindStudio

    No-code builder for AI agents, with 200+ models billed at cost

    • MindStudio starts at $16 per month plus model usage, billed yearly. goose is free.
    • Only MindStudio lists a web app.
    • Only MindStudio lists a browser extension.
    • Only goose lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    MindStudio pricing and details

  12. Vellum

    Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps

    • Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). goose is free.
    • Only Vellum lists a web app.
    • Only Vellum lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
    Vellum pricing and details

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to goose?

Yes. OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Agent Zero, Eigent, NanoClaw, AutoGPT, Dify, Kortix and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can goose be self-hosted?

The goose listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 goose: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.