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IronClaw vs Hermes Desktop: catalog facts
IronClawHermes Desktop
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Ready-made routines for inbox triage, briefings and monitoring
  • Can run in encrypted enclaves so secrets stay away from the model
  • Keeps memory across sessions
  • Writes and improves its own skills
  • Enclave features are tied to NEAR AI Cloud
  • Young project in a fast-changing space
  • Linux has no installer package and installs through the terminal
  • Autonomous agents need care with the access they are given
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT OR Apache-2.0 License: MIT
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 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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