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Self-hosted alternatives to Kernel

The Kernel listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 28 of the 178 other AI agents in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Kernel has a free plan. Paid plans start at $30 per month, plus usage. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

28 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Kernel

  1. Steel

    Open-source browser infrastructure for AI agents

    • Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Kernel has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Steel is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kernel also covers workflow automation and screen recording.
    Steel vs KernelSteel pricing and details

  2. 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. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • AutoGPT is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kernel also covers screen recording.
    AutoGPT pricing and details

  3. Dify

    Open-source platform for building AI agents and agentic workflows

    • Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Dify is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dify also covers no-code.
    • Kernel also covers screen recording.
    Dify pricing and details

  4. Kortix

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

    • Kortix starts at $50 per month for 5,000 credits (Credits), with unlimited members. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Kortix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kortix is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kernel also covers screen recording.
    Kortix pricing and details

  5. Sim

    Open-source workspace for building and running AI agents

    • Sim starts at $21.25 per user / month, billed annually ($255); $25 billed monthly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Sim lists a macOS app.
    • Sim is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kernel also covers screen recording.
    Sim pricing and details

  6. 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). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Agenta is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Agenta also covers templates and no-code.
    • Kernel also covers screen recording.
    Agenta pricing and details

  7. OpenClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat

    • OpenClaw is free. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
    OpenClaw pricing and details

  8. MindStudio

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

    • MindStudio starts at $16 per month plus model usage, billed yearly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only MindStudio lists a browser extension.
    • MindStudio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
    MindStudio pricing and details

  9. 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. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hermes Agent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant.
    Hermes Agent pricing and details

  10. NanoClaw

    Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host

    • NanoClaw is free. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only NanoClaw lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Kernel lists a web app.
    • NanoClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NanoClaw pricing and details

  11. Eigent

    Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents

    • Eigent starts at $19.99 per month (Plus); $199.90 billed yearly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Eigent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Kernel lists a web app.
    • Eigent is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Eigent pricing and details

  12. Vellum

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

    • Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
    • Vellum is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vellum pricing and details

16 more that can be self-hosted

All 28 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Kernel?

Yes. Steel, AutoGPT, Dify, Kortix, Sim, Agenta, OpenClaw, MindStudio and 20 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Kernel be self-hosted?

The Kernel listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these AI agents are free?

AutoGPT, Dify, Kortix, Sim, Agenta, OpenClaw, MindStudio, Hermes Agent and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Kernel: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.