# OpenBot: Free Open Source Alternative to ChatGPT Work, Grok Bot, Manus

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/openbot
Last updated: 2026-11-07

OpenBot (Open Source, Open Source) replaces ChatGPT Work, Grok Bot, Manus, OpenAI Dots. 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.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: OpenBot
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://openbot.run/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/nightly-labs/openbot
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.1k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/nightly-labs/openbot or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ChatGPT Work.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with OpenBot saves up to $145/mo ($1,740/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ChatGPT Work](https://caniforkit.com/chatgpt-work) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare ChatGPT Work vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chatgpt-work-vs-openbot) |
| [Grok Bot](https://caniforkit.com/grok-bot) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Grok Bot vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/grok-bot-vs-openbot) |
| [Manus](https://caniforkit.com/manus) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Manus vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/manus-vs-openbot) |
| [OpenAI Dots](https://caniforkit.com/openai-dots) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare OpenAI Dots vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/openai-dots-vs-openbot) |
| [Squad](https://caniforkit.com/squad) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Squad vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/squad-vs-openbot) |
| [Tasklet](https://caniforkit.com/tasklet) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Tasklet vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tasklet-vs-openbot) |
| [Turnstone](https://caniforkit.com/turnstone) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Turnstone vs OpenBot](https://caniforkit.com/vs/turnstone-vs-openbot) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using OpenBot?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ChatGPT Work.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)