Steel alternatives · AI Agents
Steel alternatives with a Windows app
The Steel listing does not include a Windows app. 31 of the 178 other AI agents in this directory list a Windows app.
Steel is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Steel
- Free plan · from $50/mo
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.
- Free plan
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- 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. 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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- 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. 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.
- Free
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.
- Free plan · from $18/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $30/mo
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.
- Free
Open Interpreter
Open-source coding agent and desktop agent using your own model keys
- Open Interpreter is free. Steel starts at $250 per month plus usage (Scale), after a free Launch plan.
- Open Interpreter has a free plan. Steel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Open Interpreter lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Steel lists a web app.
Common questions
Which Steel alternatives have a Windows app?
Kortix, Langflow, GPT Researcher, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, Eigent and 23 more list a Windows app.
Does Steel have a Windows app?
The Steel listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.
Which of these AI agents are free?
Kortix, Langflow, GPT Researcher, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, Agent Zero, Eigent 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.
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