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Steel alternatives with a Mac app

The Steel listing does not include a Mac app. 37 of the 178 other AI agents in this directory list a Mac app.

Steel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan. 29 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Steel

  1. 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. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Kortix has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kortix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kortix also covers workflow automation.
    Kortix pricing and details

  2. Langflow

    Open-source visual builder for AI agents and MCP servers

    • Langflow has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Langflow lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Langflow also covers templates.
    Langflow pricing and details

  3. Sim

    Open-source workspace for building and running AI agents

    • Sim starts at $21.25 per user / month, billed annually ($255); $25 billed monthly. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Sim has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sim lists a macOS app.
    • Sim also covers workflow automation.
    Sim pricing and details

  4. GPT Researcher

    Open source research agent that writes cited reports

    • GPT Researcher is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • GPT Researcher has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GPT Researcher lists Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Steel lists a web app.
    GPT Researcher pricing and details

  5. OpenClaw

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

    • OpenClaw is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • OpenClaw has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenClaw also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
    OpenClaw pricing and details

  6. 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. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Hermes Agent has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
    Hermes Agent pricing and details

  7. NanoClaw

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

    • NanoClaw is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • NanoClaw has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NanoClaw lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Steel lists a web app.
    NanoClaw pricing and details

  8. Agent Zero

    Open-source agent framework that works in its own Linux computer

    • Agent Zero is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Agent Zero has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Agent Zero lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Agent Zero pricing and details

  9. Eigent

    Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents

    • Eigent starts at $19.99 per month (Plus); $199.90 billed yearly. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Eigent has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Eigent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Steel lists a web app.
    Eigent pricing and details

  10. goose

    Open-source AI agent with a desktop app, CLI and API

    • goose is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • goose has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only goose lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Steel lists a web app.
    goose pricing and details

  11. LobeHub

    Workspace for building and running teams of AI agents

    • LobeHub starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $20 billed monthly. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • LobeHub has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LobeHub lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • LobeHub also covers chat assistant.
    LobeHub pricing and details

  12. Vellum

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

    • Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
    • Vellum has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
    Vellum pricing and details

25 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Steel alternatives have a Mac app?

Kortix, Langflow, Sim, GPT Researcher, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero and 29 more list a Mac app.

Does Steel have a Mac app?

The Steel listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these AI agents are free?

Kortix, Langflow, Sim, GPT Researcher, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero and 21 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.

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