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Head-to-head · AI Computer Use Agents

Coasty vs Clawd Cursor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Coasty #1 in AI Computer Use Agents 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Coasty
Clawd Cursor #3 in AI Computer Use Agents 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Clawd Cursor

Coasty leads on 0 checks, Clawd Cursor on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCoasty · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Coasty scores higher on our rubric for ai computer use agents: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

On deployment, Coasty gives you Hybrid where Clawd Cursor offers Local.

Coasty is the better fit for teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs. Clawd Cursor is the better fit for free local automation across all major desktops.

  • Coasty fits best

    Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs

  • Clawd Cursor fits best

    Free local automation across all major desktops

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Side by side

Feature Coasty 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Clawd Cursor 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #1 in AI Computer Use Agents #3 in AI Computer Use Agents
Best for Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs Free local automation across all major desktops
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Coasty 5/5 · Clawd Cursor 5/5
Desktop app control ✓ ✓
Browser control ✓ ✓
Screen understanding ✓ ✓
Human approval controls ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, web, API Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment Hybrid Local
Our review
Pros
  • Controls desktops, browsers, terminals, files, and external screens
  • Versioned workflows support branching, loops, retries, and parallel runs
  • REST APIs, schedules, webhooks, and human approvals support operations
  • Controls Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops locally
  • Combines accessibility trees, OCR, vision, and browser DOM access
  • Adds safety gates and verification for agent actions
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing uses custom credits rather than a published price
  • The broad automation scope may exceed simple browser-only needs
  • Managed-step billing can vary with task volume
  • Requires local installation and operating-system permissions
  • The agent's own model may incur separate costs
  • Best suited to MCP-capable agent workflows
Our verdict

Coasty is a computer-use agent and API for automating multi-step work across graphical desktop applications, web browsers, terminals, documents, email, and business workflows. It is aimed at developers and organizations building browser,…

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Clawd Cursor is an open-source local MCP server for developers who want AI agents to operate graphical desktop applications. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with API access and integrations for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf,…

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  1. CoastyAI Computer Use Agents 9.2Free plan
  2. Clawd CursorAI Computer Use Agents 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Coasty — where it wins

    • Controls desktops, browsers, terminals, files, and external screens
    • Versioned workflows support branching, loops, retries, and parallel runs
    • REST APIs, schedules, webhooks, and human approvals support operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing uses custom credits rather than a published price
    • The broad automation scope may exceed simple browser-only needs
    • Managed-step billing can vary with task volume

  • Clawd Cursor — where it wins

    • Controls Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops locally
    • Combines accessibility trees, OCR, vision, and browser DOM access
    • Adds safety gates and verification for agent actions

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires local installation and operating-system permissions
    • The agent's own model may incur separate costs
    • Best suited to MCP-capable agent workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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