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OpenComputer

Free#16 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents

OpenComputer: A local visual desktop agent with broad controls and per-action approvals. Ranked #16 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for local visual desktop control with approvals.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Local visual desktop control with approvals
Paid from
Free
Desktop app control
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Controls Linux, Windows, and macOS desktops locally
- Supports screenshots, visual understanding, zoom, and normalized coordinates
- Offers per-action approvals plus cancellation for pending actions
Where it doesn't
- Early alpha and experimental software
- No verified browser control or API access
- No integrations are listed

Our verdict on OpenComputer

OpenComputer is an experimental, open-source desktop computer-use agent for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It runs as an Electron application with a desktop orb and chat panel, captures screenshots, interprets visual screen content, and performs mouse, keyboard, scrolling, text-entry, URL-opening, and wait actions. It is aimed at individuals and teams that want local visual control of a desktop with the option to review actions before they change the system.

Its strongest capability is the combination of visual understanding and broad desktop actions. OpenComputer can move, click, drag, scroll, enter text, use keyboard shortcuts, open URLs, wait for interfaces, zoom into regions, and work with normalized visual coordinates. Approval mode lets users review mutating actions individually, while automatic desktop permission mode runs actions without individual prompts. Cancellation covers model generation, waits, and pending approvals, giving users direct control over an in-progress task. Model configuration supports a local vision-language model through vLLM or a compatible hosted API.

OpenComputer is free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no paid plan structure described. Its local deployment and configurable model connection suit users who prioritize desktop control and approval checkpoints over a broader software ecosystem. The trade-off is its early-alpha, experimental status and narrow product scope: verified browser control, API access, and integrations are not part of the listed capabilities. Choose it for local visual automation with explicit action review; choose an alternative when browser workflows, service integrations, or production-oriented maturity are central requirements.

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OpenComputer pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

OpenComputer fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Desktop app control	Yes
Supported platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS
Browser control	Not verified
Screen understanding	Yes
Deployment	Local
Human approval controls	Yes
API access	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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