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Zo Computer alternatives
Zo Computer compared with 7 alternatives: OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Happycapy, Manus, Poke and 2 more.
Zo Computer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 per month (Basic). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zo ComputerThis tool | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenClaw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Hermes Agent | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Happycapy | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Manus | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Poke | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| MuleRun | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Simular Sai | Free plan · from $50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Zo Computer
- Free
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat
- OpenClaw is free. Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- OpenClaw has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zo Computer also covers app builder.
Suits: Developers and power users who want an assistant on their own hardware
- 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. Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- 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: Developers who want an agent on their own machine, server or VPS
- 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. Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- Happycapy has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Happycapy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Zo Computer lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Happycapy also covers research and presentations.
Suits: People who want agent tools like Claude Code without a terminal
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Manus
General AI agent for research, slides, websites and browser tasks
- Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits). Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- Manus has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manus lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Only Zo Computer lists a Linux app.
Suits: Handing off multi-step research and getting a finished report back
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- Poke has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zo Computer lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Zo Computer also covers app builder.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- Free plan · from $16/mo
MuleRun
General AI agent that works on its own always-on cloud computer
- MuleRun starts at $16 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly). Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- MuleRun has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MuleRun lists a browser extension.
- Only Zo Computer lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- MuleRun also covers research.
Suits: Handing off research, reports, slides and data analysis as whole tasks
- Free plan · from $50/mo
Simular Sai
Computer-use agent that operates a cloud desktop or your own computer
- Simular Sai starts at $50 per month (Pay as you go, includes 50,000 credits). Zo Computer starts at $18 per month (Basic).
- Simular Sai has a free plan. Zo Computer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zo Computer lists a Linux app.
- Zo Computer also covers chat assistant and app builder.
Suits: Recurring tasks in desktop software or portals that offer no API
Limits worth knowing in Zo Computer
- There is no lasting free plan: after the 14-day trial, ordinary computer access ends and only recovery sessions remain.
- Included AI credits are capped by plan at $10, $40 or $100 a month; more usage needs bought credits or your own API keys.
- Custom domains are not included in the Free Trial; Basic allows 3, Pro 5 and Ultra 10.
- The desktop guide lists Mac, Windows and Linux (.deb) apps but no iOS or Android app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zo Computer?
The alternatives to Zo Computer in this directory are OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Happycapy, Manus, Poke, MuleRun and Simular Sai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zo Computer.
Is there a free alternative to Zo Computer?
Yes. OpenClaw is free to use. Hermes Agent, Happycapy, Manus, Poke, MuleRun and Simular Sai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zo Computer alternatives work on Android?
The Zo Computer listing does not include an Android app. OpenClaw, Happycapy and Manus list one.
Which Zo Computer alternatives work on iOS?
The Zo Computer listing does not include an iOS app. OpenClaw, Happycapy and Manus list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Zo Computer?
OpenClaw and Hermes Agent are described as open source on their own sites.
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.