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Hermes Agent alternatives
Hermes Agent compared with 9 alternatives: OpenClaw, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, goose, Poke and 4 more.
Hermes Agent has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes AgentThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenClaw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NanoClaw | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Agent Zero | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| goose | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Poke | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Eigent | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LobeHub | Free plan · from $9.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vellum | Free plan · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zo Computer | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Hermes Agent
- Free
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat
- OpenClaw is free. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers and power users who want an assistant on their own hardware
- Free
NanoClaw
Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host
- NanoClaw is free. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only Hermes Agent lists a web app.
- NanoClaw also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a personal agent running on hardware they control
- Free
Agent Zero
Open-source agent framework that works in its own Linux computer
- Agent Zero is free. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
Suits: Developers who want an agent whose prompts and tools they can inspect and change
- Free
goose
Open-source AI agent with a desktop app, CLI and API
- goose is free. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent 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 a local agent for coding and terminal work
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Hermes Agent is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- 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. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only Hermes Agent lists a web app.
- Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who want a desktop agent that runs on their own API keys or local models
- Free plan · from $9.9/mo
LobeHub
Workspace for building and running teams of AI agents
- LobeHub starts at $9.9 per month, billed yearly ($118.8); $12.9 billed monthly. Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only LobeHub lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hermes Agent also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want several agents working on scheduled tasks in the cloud
- Free plan · from $30/mo
Vellum
Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps
- Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Only Vellum lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
- Only Hermes Agent lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who want one assistant that remembers them across devices and chat apps
- Free trial · from $18/mo
Zo Computer
Always-on personal cloud computer run by an AI agent
- Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic). Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free.
- Hermes Agent has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Hermes Agent is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zo Computer also covers app builder.
Suits: Non-developers who want a website or small app built and hosted
Limits worth knowing in Hermes Agent
- The agent is free, but paid models cost extra: your own provider's rates, or Nous Portal tiers from $20 a month.
- Desktop apps are offered for macOS and Windows; on Linux the install is through the terminal.
- The platform support page lists no iOS version, and Android runs only through a prerelease Termux package.
- Hermes Cloud needs $2 of Nous credit or an active subscription to deploy, and bills inference separately from the instance.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hermes Agent?
The alternatives to Hermes Agent in this directory are OpenClaw, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, goose, Poke, Eigent, LobeHub, Vellum and Zo Computer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hermes Agent.
Is there a free alternative to Hermes Agent?
Yes. OpenClaw, NanoClaw, Agent Zero and goose are free to use. Poke, Eigent, LobeHub and Vellum have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hermes Agent alternatives work on Android?
The Hermes Agent listing does not include an Android app. OpenClaw, LobeHub and Vellum list one.
Which Hermes Agent alternatives work on iOS?
The Hermes Agent listing does not include an iOS app. OpenClaw, LobeHub and Vellum list 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.