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OpenClaw alternatives
OpenClaw compared with 12 alternatives: Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, goose, Poke and 7 more.
OpenClaw is free to use. 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClawThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Hermes Agent | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| 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 |
| Happycapy | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| LobeHub | Free plan · from $9.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Martin | Free trial · from $21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Meta Muse | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Sauna | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Vellum | Free plan · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from OpenClaw
- 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. OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers who want an agent on their own machine, server or VPS
- Free
NanoClaw
Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host
- NanoClaw is free. OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists a web app.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw 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. OpenClaw 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 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). OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw 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. OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists a web app.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who want a desktop agent that runs on their own API keys or local models
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Happycapy
Cloud sandbox computer where AI agents run skills and automations
- Happycapy starts at $17 per month, billed annually (Pro); $20 billed monthly. OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Happycapy also covers app builder, research and presentations.
- OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who want agent tools like Claude Code without a terminal
- 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. OpenClaw is free.
- OpenClaw also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want several agents working on scheduled tasks in the cloud
- Free trial · from $21/mo
Martin
Personal AI assistant you text, call, email or message in Slack
- Martin starts at $21 per month, billed yearly (Basic); $35 billed monthly. OpenClaw is free.
- OpenClaw has a free plan. Martin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Martin also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
Suits: People who want to run email, calendar and reminders by text or phone call
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Meta Muse
Meta's personal AI agent for everyday tasks, goals and purchases
- Meta Muse starts at $20 per month (Power). OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists Windows and Linux apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Meta Muse also covers goals and research.
- OpenClaw also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Personal errands such as bookings, shopping and price tracking
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Sauna
AI teammate with memory, reachable by web, iMessage, Slack or email
- Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite). OpenClaw is free.
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Sauna also covers app builder.
Suits: People who want to message an agent from iMessage, Slack or email
- Free plan · from $30/mo
Vellum
Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps
- Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). OpenClaw is free.
- Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
- Only OpenClaw lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who want one assistant that remembers them across devices and chat apps
Limits worth knowing in OpenClaw
- There is no hosted service: you install, run and update the Gateway yourself on a computer or server.
- The software is free, but model usage is billed by whichever provider you connect, through an API key or an existing subscription.
- The iOS and Android apps are companion nodes and need a Gateway running on another machine.
- The macOS desktop app requires macOS 15 or later, and the Linux desktop app is x64 only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OpenClaw?
The alternatives to OpenClaw in this directory are Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, goose, Poke, Eigent, Happycapy, LobeHub, Martin, Meta Muse, Sauna and Vellum. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenClaw.
Is there a free alternative to OpenClaw?
Yes. NanoClaw, Agent Zero and goose are free to use. Hermes Agent, Poke, Eigent, Happycapy, LobeHub, Meta Muse, Sauna and Vellum have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.