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Hermes Desktop vs IronClaw: catalog facts
Hermes DesktopIronClaw
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Open source under MIT or Apache 2.0; pricing for the hosted NEAR AI Cloud option is not…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Command line
  • Keeps memory across sessions
  • Writes and improves its own skills
  • Ready-made routines for inbox triage, briefings and monitoring
  • Can run in encrypted enclaves so secrets stay away from the model
  • Linux has no installer package and installs through the terminal
  • Autonomous agents need care with the access they are given
  • Enclave features are tied to NEAR AI Cloud
  • Young project in a fast-changing space
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT OR 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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