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ZeroClawHermes Desktop
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Single native binary with fast startup
  • Works with local models or 70+ hosted providers
  • Keeps memory across sessions
  • Writes and improves its own skills
  • Requires your own API keys or a local model setup
  • Configuring channels and providers takes some technical work
  • Linux has no installer package and installs through the terminal
  • Autonomous agents need care with the access they are given
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT OR Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account 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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