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Agent Zero vs Goose: catalog facts
Agent Zero	Goose
Free Free to download and run; model API costs depend on the provider you use.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs on your own hardware in Docker Web interface for working with the agent	Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.
Requires Docker and some technical setup An agent that runs code needs careful sandboxing	A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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