
Coasty
Coasty is a computer-use service for automating work through desktop apps and browsers.
What Coasty is
Coasty is a computer-use service for automating work through desktop apps and browsers. It can control desktop apps on Windows and Linux, understand screen content, and control browsers. The service also supports API access, hybrid deployment, and human approval controls, which can make approvals part of an automation process. Its supported platforms are Windows, Linux, web, and API. Coasty has a free plan and paid options. Pay as you go costs $0.05 a month, with no monthly minimum; it includes managed machines and streamed steps, and the first $5 is on Coasty. The Developer plan costs $19 a month and includes $25 in API credit per month. Enterprise pricing is custom, with custom credits, dedicated VMs, an SLA, SSO, and priority support. Coasty covers desktop and browser automation along with API-based access, while hybrid deployment provides another option for how the service is deployed. Human approval controls are available for workflows that need that step.
Good
- Controls desktop apps on Windows and Linux.
- Supports browser control and screen understanding.
- Human approval controls are available.
- Pay-as-you-go has no monthly minimum.
Watch out
- Developer costs $19 a month.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
- Supported desktop platforms listed are Windows and Linux.
Who it suits
Coasty may suit developers or teams automating work across desktop apps and browsers. Its API access, hybrid deployment, and approval controls may also fit workflows that need those options.
Verdict
Coasty combines desktop, browser, and API access with hybrid deployment and human approval controls. Its free plan and pay-as-you-go option provide alternatives to the monthly Developer plan.
Plans and prices
From Coasty's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go | $0.05 a month | First $5 on us · Managed machines included · Every step streamed · No monthly minimum · No monthly minimum |
| Developer | $19 a month | $25 API credit per month · Per month |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Custom credits · Dedicated VMs · SLA · SSO · Priority support |
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