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OwnOrbit AI

Free#52 of 55 in AI Personal Assistants

OwnOrbit AI: A self-hosted assistant with local memory, model choice, and guarded actions. Ranked #52 of 55 in AI Personal Assistants by our editors (3.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for technical users wanting local, self-hosted personal.

3.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Technical users wanting local, self-hosted personal
Paid from
Free
Action automation
Yes
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Local Markdown memory and Ollama model support
- Offline mobile PWA pairing with remote-access guidance
- Runnable programs with logs, rollback, and guarded write paths
Where it doesn't
- The repository describes an alpha release
- Self-hosting requires managing local hardware and connectivity
- Mobile access is a PWA rather than a native mobile app

Our verdict on OwnOrbit AI

OwnOrbit AI is an open-source, self-hosted personal assistant for people who want an AI core running on hardware they control. It ingests local Markdown notes and can optionally read .ics calendar and task files to surface commitments, deadlines, and unfinished work. The project fits solo users and small teams comfortable with technical administration, with web, desktop, mobile PWA, and self-hosted deployment options. Its MIT license and configurable provider settings support a privacy-oriented, locally managed setup rather than a hosted assistant subscription.

Deployment centers on Docker Compose with Ollama as the quickest local path, while alpha desktop packages are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The desktop interface covers administration, provider settings, and diagnostics. For access beyond the local machine, the project provides guidance for LAN, Tailscale, and Cloudflare Tunnel connections. Mobile pairing supports chat and an offline queue, but the category specification does not identify a native mobile app. Buyers should expect to handle deployment, networking, and provider configuration themselves.

OwnOrbit's standout depth is its combination of local context and controlled action paths. It can ingest Markdown memory, optionally read calendars and tasks, and generate runnable problem-solving programs with logs and rollback. Calendar, task, and reminders connectors include guarded write paths, while integrations cover Ollama, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, and system Reminders. That scope suits technical users who value inspectable local workflows. The alpha status, self-hosted operating model, and focused integration set make it less suitable for buyers seeking a polished hosted assistant, broad ecosystem coverage, or native mobile applications.

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OwnOrbit AI pricing

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

See plans on github.com

OwnOrbit AI fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Action automation	Yes
Calendar management	Yes
Task management	Yes
Email management	Not verified
Connected apps	Not verified
Mobile apps	No
Browser extension	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Ollama, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, system Reminders
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

OwnOrbit AI integrations

OwnOrbit AI lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Ollama
Apple Calendar
Google Calendar
Google Tasks
system Reminders

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