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OpenWork vs Hermes Desktop: catalog facts
OpenWork	Hermes Desktop
Freemium Desktop app is free; team gateway and cloud products are free for up to five people, with…	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with any model, local models or your own keys Available on macOS, Windows and Linux	Keeps memory across sessions Writes and improves its own skills
Team and cloud features extend beyond the free desktop app Agent results depend on the model you connect	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
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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