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ZeroClaw vs Agent Zero: catalog facts
ZeroClawAgent Zero
Free

Free and open source under MIT or Apache-2.0, with no subscription.

Free

Free to download and run; model API costs depend on the provider you use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Self-hosted
  • Single native binary with fast startup
  • Works with local models or 70+ hosted providers
  • Runs on your own hardware in Docker
  • Web interface for working with the agent
  • Requires your own API keys or a local model setup
  • Configuring channels and providers takes some technical work
  • Requires Docker and some technical setup
  • An agent that runs code needs careful sandboxing
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: MIT OR Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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