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Head-to-head · AI Computer Use Agents

Coasty vs Screenbox

  • 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
Screenbox #7 in AI Computer Use Agents 8.6/10 Open source ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Screenbox

Coasty leads on 0 checks, Screenbox 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
  • Most featuresCoasty · 5 of 5

Coasty scores higher on our rubric for ai computer use agents: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

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

Coasty is the better fit for teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs. Screenbox is the better fit for self-hosters managing isolated agent desktops.

  • Coasty fits best

    Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs

  • Screenbox fits best

    Self-hosters managing isolated agent desktops

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Side by side

Feature Coasty 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Screenbox 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in AI Computer Use Agents #7 in AI Computer Use Agents
Best for Teams needing managed, programmable computer-use runs Self-hosters managing isolated agent desktops
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19/mo Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Coasty 5/5 · Screenbox 4/5
Desktop app control ✓ ✓
Browser control ✓ ✓
Screen understanding ✓ ✓
Human approval controls ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, web, API Linux, macOS, Windows
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
  • Isolated Docker desktops with real Chromium, DevTools, and extensions
  • MCP tools support stdio, Streamable HTTP, and SSE transports
  • Snapshots, live oversight, and multi-agent desktop ownership
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-hosted deployment requires the buyer to operate the environment
  • Session oversight depends on RDP or VNC access
  • The product is focused on local deployment rather than hosted delivery
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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Screenbox is an open-source, self-hosted virtual desktop environment for AI agents. It is designed for teams and individual developers who need isolated Docker desktops with browser and desktop automation. Agents can work with real…

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  1. CoastyAI Computer Use Agents 9.2Free plan
  2. ScreenboxAI Computer Use Agents 8.6Open 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

  • Screenbox — where it wins

    • Isolated Docker desktops with real Chromium, DevTools, and extensions
    • MCP tools support stdio, Streamable HTTP, and SSE transports
    • Snapshots, live oversight, and multi-agent desktop ownership

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires the buyer to operate the environment
    • Session oversight depends on RDP or VNC access
    • The product is focused on local deployment rather than hosted delivery

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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