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Head-to-head · AI Computer Use Agents

Coasty vs Pan-Agent

  • 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
Pan-Agent #6 in AI Computer Use Agents 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Pan-Agent

Coasty leads on 0 checks, Pan-Agent 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On deployment, Coasty gives you Hybrid where Pan-Agent offers Local.

Coasty is the better fit for teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs. Pan-Agent is the better fit for open-source agents needing memory and bots.

  • Coasty fits best

    Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs

  • Pan-Agent fits best

    Open-source agents needing memory and bots

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Side by side

Feature Coasty 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Pan-Agent 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in AI Computer Use Agents #6 in AI Computer Use Agents
Best for Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs Open-source agents needing memory and bots
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Coasty 5/5 · Pan-Agent 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 desktops and browsers with vision, OCR, keyboard, and mouse input
  • Supports persistent memory, isolated profiles, approvals, and scheduled tasks
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and connects with major model providers
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
  • Self-hosting requires local setup and operational responsibility
  • External model providers may add usage fees
  • Dangerous actions can require approval, limiting unattended automation
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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Pan-Agent is a self-hosted AI assistant for people who want an agent to operate a local computer rather than only generate text. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with a local HTTP API for headless use and scripting. Its scope covers…

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  1. CoastyAI Computer Use Agents 9.2Free plan
  2. Pan-AgentAI Computer Use Agents 8.7Free 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

  • Pan-Agent — where it wins

    • Controls desktops and browsers with vision, OCR, keyboard, and mouse input
    • Supports persistent memory, isolated profiles, approvals, and scheduled tasks
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and connects with major model providers

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting requires local setup and operational responsibility
    • External model providers may add usage fees
    • Dangerous actions can require approval, limiting unattended automation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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