The Agent Zero Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Agent Zero in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Agent Zero
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source agent framework that works in its own Linux computer
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI agents, read from Agent Zero’s own pages.
Made by Agent Zero, s.r.o. · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Agent Zero’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Agent Zero’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 40 of the 51 other AI agents we grade
Agent Zero is an open-source agent framework that gives an AI agent its own Dockerized Linux computer, with a desktop, a browser, a terminal and document editors it operates while you watch. It keeps memory per project, hands parts of a task to subagents, runs scheduled jobs and is extended with plugins, skills and MCP servers. The software is MIT licensed and free: you install it on your own machine or server and connect a model provider or a local model.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Agent Zero, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Docker on a machine you provide, then your own model provider wired in before it does a thing.
- 1
Best for an open-source agent you can watch and take apart
Agent Zero gives an AI agent its own Linux computer inside Docker, with a desktop, a browser and a terminal, and you watch every click it makes.
- 2
It is free
Agent Zero has no paid plan at all. The whole framework is free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid edition or hosted tier. You supply the machine it runs on and your own model access, which the provider bills separately.
- 3
It runs on 4 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
- 4
Linux desktop in a container
The agent gets an XFCE desktop session inside its Docker container, where it runs terminals, file tools and GUI software. You see each action and share the same mouse and keyboard.
- 5
Browser with annotation
A built-in browser opens pages, clicks, types, uploads files and takes screenshots. In Annotate mode you click a page element to have it changed, inspected, copied or commented on.
- 6
Document cowork
A Markdown editor and LibreOffice Writer, Calc and Impress are built into the workspace, so you and the agent edit the same document, spreadsheet or slide deck.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 40 of 51
That is against the other AI agents we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
Agent Zero is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Agent Zero at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Agent Zero, s.r.o.
- Category
- AI Agents
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for an open-source agent you can watch and take apart
Agent Zero gives an AI agent its own Linux computer inside Docker, with a desktop, a browser and a terminal, and you watch every click it makes. It's free and open source under MIT. What it costs you is setup: there's no hosted version, no model included, no phone app, and its own LLM API is open only to people who stake its A0T crypto token.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | MIT licensed, with no paid edition and no hosted tier waiting to charge you. The bill you can't see is the other one: you bring the machine and your own model account, and that provider charges you separately. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Nothing is held back, because there's no paid plan to hold it back for. The desktop, the browser, memory, the 100-odd plugins, all of it. Point it at Ollama or LM Studio and you're not paying anyone. |
| Features | C | It runs a Linux desktop in a container, and the agent drives a browser, a terminal and LibreOffice in it while you watch. But this is a framework's basics, not a finished platform: no hosted version, no model, nothing on record about scheduled runs or about several people sharing it. |
| Ease of use | D | You host it. Docker on a machine you provide, then your own model provider wired in before it does a thing. The desktop Launcher takes some of the sting out, but it's still setup work, and there's no rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | The Launcher comes for Mac, Windows and Linux and you work in a web interface, and it talks to MCP servers and to providers like OpenAI, Anthropic and Ollama. No iPhone or Android app is listed, so not the top mark. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Agent Zero is for
- Fits if you're a developer who wants to read and change the agent's prompts and tools
- Works for running on local models through Ollama or LM Studio, with the agent boxed into Docker
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to sign up and start, as there's no hosted version to log in to
- Not for you if you expect the model to be included, because you bring your own provider or a local one
- Not for you if you want an agent on your phone, since no iPhone or Android app is listed
- Watch out: the project funds itself through its A0T crypto token, and its beta LLM API is only for people who stake it
- Too light for teams, as nothing on record covers scheduled runs or several people sharing it
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want an agent whose prompts and tools they can inspect and change
- Keeping an agent sandboxed in Docker instead of running it on the host
- Running on local models through Ollama or LM Studio
Worth knowing
- The site lists no hosted version: you install it with the Launcher, a terminal installer or Docker on a machine you provide.
- Model access is not included. You connect a cloud provider, an AI account such as ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot, or a local model server.
- The Launcher is offered for macOS, Windows and Linux; the installation page lists no iOS or Android app.
- The project funds itself through its A0T crypto token, not paid plans; a beta LLM API with a daily quota is open only to people who stake A0T.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Agent Zero is free to use.
MIT licensed, with no paid edition and no hosted tier waiting to charge you.
Agent Zero (MIT licensed)
Free
The complete framework, installed with the desktop Launcher, a terminal installer or Docker, with a model provider of your choice.
The free plan
The whole framework is free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid edition or hosted tier. You supply the machine it runs on and your own model access, which the provider bills separately.
Read from agent-zero.ai on Oct 9, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows and Linux
Open-source agent framework that works in its own Linux computer. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, local-first, AI agents.
It runs a Linux desktop in a container, and the agent drives a browser, a terminal and LibreOffice in it while you watch.
- Linux desktop in a container
- The agent gets an XFCE desktop session inside its Docker container, where it runs terminals, file tools and GUI software. You see each action and share the same mouse and keyboard.
- Browser with annotation
- A built-in browser opens pages, clicks, types, uploads files and takes screenshots. In Annotate mode you click a page element to have it changed, inspected, copied or commented on.
- Document cowork
- A Markdown editor and LibreOffice Writer, Calc and Impress are built into the workspace, so you and the agent edit the same document, spreadsheet or slide deck.
- Projects, memory and secrets
- Projects keep files, instructions, memory, secrets, Git repositories and model presets separate per workspace. A Memory Dashboard is used to review and manage what is stored.
- A0 CLI Connector
- An optional command-line bridge lets a sandboxed instance request access to files, a terminal and a Chromium-based browser on your own computer.
- Plugin Hub, MCP and A2A
- More than 100 community plugins install from the Web UI, each scanned for risks first. The agent also connects to MCP servers and Agent-to-Agent flows.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
- OpenRouter
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Venice
- Ollama
- LM Studio
- GitHub Copilot
- LibreOffice
Agent Zero is made by Agent Zero, s.r.o.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
40/51
Other AI agents it is graded above
Agent Zero's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 40 of the 51 other AI agents we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 46 of 51) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Agent Zero has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 52 AI agents we grade, cut by the letter each got. Agent Zero’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 45 of 51
- AFree plan and trialAbove 46 of 51
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 51
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 51
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 51
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 49 AI agents. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Agent Zero is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Agent Zero is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 40 of the 51 other AI agents we grade.
What you could not
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, OpenRouter, OpenAI and Anthropic among them.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Agent Zero’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, goose and Eigent
The 5 tools Agent Zero is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
OpenClaw
Free
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat.
- Only OpenClaw lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- 2.8GPA
Hermes Agent
Free plan · from $20/mo
Open-source AI agent with persistent memory and a messaging gateway.
- Hermes Agent also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
- 2.6GPA
NanoClaw
Free
Open-source personal AI agent that runs in containers you host.
- Only Agent Zero lists a web app.
- NanoClaw also covers chat assistant, templates and workflow automation.
- 2.8GPA
goose
Free
Open-source AI agent with a desktop app, CLI and API.
- Only Agent Zero lists a web app.
- Agent Zero is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- goose also covers workflow automation.
- 2.4GPA
Eigent
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents.
- Only Agent Zero lists a web app.
- Eigent also covers workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Agent Zero free?
Yes. Agent Zero is free to use.
How much does Agent Zero cost?
Agent Zero lists one plan. Agent Zero (MIT licensed): Free.
What platforms does Agent Zero work on?
Agent Zero is available on Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Agent Zero have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Agent Zero is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Agent Zero have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Agent Zero is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is Agent Zero open source?
Yes. Agent Zero is open source, according to its own site.
What does Agent Zero integrate with?
Agent Zero's listing names OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Venice, Ollama, LM Studio, GitHub Copilot and LibreOffice.
Who makes Agent Zero?
Agent Zero is made by Agent Zero, s.r.o.
What are the alternatives to Agent Zero?
The closest alternatives to Agent Zero in our directory are OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, NanoClaw, goose and Eigent.
How does Agent Zero compare with other AI agents?
Agent Zero's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 40 of the 51 other AI agents we grade, and level with 6.
Is Agent Zero good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Agent Zero A for value for money. Agent Zero has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Agent Zero?
Agent Zero is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Agent Zero’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Agent Zero's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-07-04.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Agent Zero, s.r.o. Prices change, so check agent-zero.ai before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Agent Zero, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/agent-zero
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Agent Zero’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Agent Zero is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Agent Zero, s.r.o. Prices and plans change: check agent-zero.ai before you buy.