OpenBot
Desktop app that lets multiple AI agents collaborate as a team, using your existing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok plans, with workspaces and conversations stored locally.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/nightly-labs/openbot or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ChatGPT Work.
Replaces 7 paid apps
up to $145/mo ($1,740/yr) in subscriptions
OpenBot FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenBot free and open source?+
OpenBot is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Desktop app that lets multiple AI agents collaborate as a team, using your existing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok plans, with workspaces and conversations stored locally.
What paid software does OpenBot replace?+
OpenBot serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: ChatGPT Work, Grok Bot, Manus, OpenAI Dots, Squad, Tasklet, Turnstone, saving up to $145/month ($1,740/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenBot?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/nightly-labs/openbot or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenBot?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ChatGPT Work.