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Rowboat vs Hermes Desktop: catalog facts
RowboatHermes Desktop
Free

Described as an open-source desktop app; no pricing is shown.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Keeps a persistent knowledge graph as memory
  • Carries out tasks on your computer
  • Keeps memory across sessions
  • Writes and improves its own skills
  • Little documentation on the homepage
  • Model and data handling details not stated
  • Linux has no installer package and installs through the terminal
  • Autonomous agents need care with the access they are given
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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