OpenWork
Desktop app for teams to run AI agents across 50+ LLMs, share skills and MCP servers org-wide, and automate browser tasks with your own keys.
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/different-ai/openwork 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 $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in subscriptions
OpenWork FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenWork free and open source?+
OpenWork is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Desktop app for teams to run AI agents across 50+ LLMs, share skills and MCP servers org-wide, and automate browser tasks with your own keys.
What paid software does OpenWork replace?+
OpenWork serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: ChatGPT Work, Claude Cowork, Dust, Grok Bot, Manus, Squad, Tasklet, saving up to $125/month ($1,500/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenWork?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/different-ai/openwork 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 OpenWork?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ChatGPT Work.