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gptme vs Goose: catalog facts
gptme	Goose
Free Free and open source; model API costs depend on the provider you use.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs shell commands and edits files directly Can browse the web as part of a task	Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.
Giving an agent shell access needs care Requires setting up a model provider	A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is 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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