Alternatives
OpenClaw alternatives
Want an OpenClaw alternative? These personal agents run on your own machine or answer in your chat apps.
The alternatives
- Hermes AgentNous Research
Pick it if you want another free, open-source agent with more chat apps and self-made skills.
Free, paid from $20/month · macOS, Windows, Linux, CLI, Telegram · OpenClaw vs Hermes Agent - GooseAgentic AI Foundation (created by Block)
Pick it if you want a free, open-source agent on your own computer with a desktop app and CLI.
The software is open source. What you pay for the AI model, API (pay-per-use access) or subscription depends on the provider you pick · macOS, Linux, Windows, CLI, API - CommaAFK AI, Inc.
Pick it if you want an agent across your computer, browser and files, reachable from Telegram.
Free plan, paid from $80/month · macOS, Web, Telegram - Vellum for YouVellum
Pick it if you want an open-source assistant for trips, family schedules and subscriptions.
Free plan, paid from $30/month · Slack, Web, macOS, Android - PokeThe Interaction Company of California (acquired by Cognition)
Pick it if you'd rather not run anything: just text it on iMessage, WhatsApp or Telegram.
Free plan, paid from $19/month · WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage/SMS
Or stick with OpenClaw
OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant by OpenClaw Foundation.
Facts from each maker's official pages. How we verify.