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Head-to-head · AI Computer Use Agents

Coasty vs Contop

  • 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
Contop #4 in AI Computer Use Agents 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Contop

Coasty leads on 0 checks, Contop 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 planonly Coasty

Coasty scores higher on our rubric for ai computer use agents: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

On deployment, Coasty gives you Hybrid where Contop offers Local.

Coasty is the better fit for teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs. Contop is the better fit for multidevice users wanting local computer control.

  • Coasty fits best

    Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs

  • Contop fits best

    Multidevice users wanting local computer control

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Side by side

Feature Coasty 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Contop 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #1 in AI Computer Use Agents #4 in AI Computer Use Agents
Best for Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs Multidevice users wanting local computer control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19/mo Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Coasty 5/5 · Contop 5/5
Desktop app control ✓ ✓
Browser control ✓ ✓
Screen understanding ✓ ✓
Human approval controls ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, web, API Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
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 desktops through graphical actions, browsers, terminals, files, and spreadsheets
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with encrypted WebRTC pairing
  • Combines configurable AI providers, reusable skills, workflows, and approval prompts
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 a local desktop host alongside the mobile client
  • AI provider API keys or subscription modes must be configured by the user
  • Its broad scope may be more than needed for a single-purpose automation task
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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Contop is an open-source remote AI agent for people who want to control a Windows, macOS, or Linux desktop from a mobile device. It accepts voice and text commands, observes screens, operates graphical applications, navigates Chrome, runs…

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  1. CoastyAI Computer Use Agents 9.2Free plan
  2. ContopAI Computer Use Agents 8.9Open source

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

  • Contop — where it wins

    • Controls desktops through graphical actions, browsers, terminals, files, and spreadsheets
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with encrypted WebRTC pairing
    • Combines configurable AI providers, reusable skills, workflows, and approval prompts

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a local desktop host alongside the mobile client
    • AI provider API keys or subscription modes must be configured by the user
    • Its broad scope may be more than needed for a single-purpose automation task
  • Coasty9.2/10 · Free plan

    A programmable computer-use platform with managed machines, workflows, approvals, and APIs.

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  • Contop8.9/10 · Open source

    A broad local computer-use agent for controlling desktops remotely across devices.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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