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Agent Zero vs OpenClaw: catalog facts
Agent Zero	OpenClaw
Free Free to download and run; model API costs depend on the provider you use.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Runs on your own hardware in Docker Web interface for working with the agent	Runs on your own machine rather than a vendor's service Controlled from existing chat apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram
Requires Docker and some technical setup An agent that runs code needs careful sandboxing	Windows support is through a separate companion app Giving an agent access to email and calendar requires care with permissions
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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 October 1, 2026

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