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

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