Personal AgentsThe personal-agent field guide
Personal agents, compared.
Eight approaches to getting things done.
| Agent | Best fit¹ | Memory & skills | Runtime & tools | Reach it through | Access & cost | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude DuetAnthropicOfficial source ↗ | Professional follow-through | Shared Claude memory + skills | Managed cloud computerClaude connectors + browser | Web, iOS, Android, voice | Paid plan includedUS research preview · waitlist | No browser takeover; no outbound calls or texts. |
| MuseMetaOfficial source ↗ | Everyday goals + errands | Ongoing context + goals + skills | Dedicated secure cloud VMConnectors, browser, custom tools | Web, mobile, WhatsApp, voice | Free + paidUS launch; eligibility varies | Sensitive app access still needs careful boundaries. |
| DotsOpenAIOfficial source ↗ | Projects + ongoing work | ChatGPT context + agent notes | Cloud computer + connected toolsApps, Work, Codex, browser | ChatGPT, voice, Slack, Teams | Paid plan includedPro and eligible workspaces; rollout limits | Eligibility, permissions, and work allowances vary. |
| InstinctSpear Street TechnologyOfficial source ↗ | Life admin by text or call | Understands personal context | Hosted phone + computerPhone, computer, connected accounts | Text and calls | Not publicly specifiedSign-in / invitation flow | Public technical and pricing documentation is sparse. |
| Grok BotxAIOfficial source ↗ | A team of specialist bots | Per-bot context + reusable routines | Shared persistent cloud computerApps, browser, terminal, skills | Desktop, mobile, voice, Slack | Paid subscriptionPaid individual, team, enterprise plans | Your bots share files and sign-ins on one machine. |
| Gemini SparkGoogleOfficial source ↗ | Tasks inside Gemini | Preferences + reusable skills | Managed background agentGoogle apps + supported browsing | Gemini web, mobile, desktop | Paid plan includedEligible personal accounts; region limits | Personal accounts only; activity and Personal Intelligence required. |
| Hermes AgentNous ResearchOfficial source ↗ | A learning, customizable agent | Persistent memory + learned skills | Your machine, server, or hosted optionTools, MCP, browser, terminal | Desktop, CLI, chat apps, voice | Code free; compute extraInstallable; provider access required | You choose—and maintain—the runtime and access. |
| OpenClawOpenClaw Foundation / communityOfficial source ↗ | Your agent across channels | Persistent sessions + memory | Your hardware or serverPlugins, browser, exec, nodes | Chat apps, control UI, voice tools | Code free; compute extraInstallable; self-managed configuration | Secure the gateway, plugins, and account permissions. |