Claude Code is a coding agent with chat assistance, terminal access and codebase indexing.
Alternatives to Verdesk
Gemini is a software service with web search, file uploads, image generation, mobile apps, app integrations, and a team workspace.
Computer Use OOTB is an open-source framework for automating tasks through a computer's graphical interface.
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Lapu AI
Lapu AI is a desktop agent for carrying out multi-step tasks with files, terminals, and desktop applications on macOS and Windows.
Free planmacOSWindows6.7From €16 a month - 5
QuickDesk
QuickDesk is a free, open-source remote desktop application with a built-in MCP server for AI agents to view and control remote computers.
Free planAndroidWebAPImacOS6.5Free plan - 6
Contop
Contop is an open-source remote compute agent for controlling a desktop from a phone.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.4 - 7
Screenbox
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 8
Simular Sai
Simular Sai is a computer-use agent that clicks and types through browsers and desktop applications, including tools without APIs.
AndroidAPILinuxmacOS6.3From $50 a month - 9
ChatGPT for Excel
ChatGPT for Excel brings formula generation, table transformation, spreadsheet analysis, and workflow automation to Microsoft Excel.
Free planWeb6.2Free plan - 10
Rosply
Rosply is a local AI desktop agent that accepts natural-language tasks, reads screenshots, and controls a computer’s mouse and keyboard.
WebExtensionLinuxmacOS6.2$29, paid once - 11
open-computer-use
Open Computer Use is a local MCP server for AI agents to inspect and operate desktop apps through accessibility interfaces.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 12
agent-cu
agent-cu is a command-line tool for controlling desktop apps through clicks, typing, and other actions.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 13

Clawd Cursor
Clawd Cursor gives AI agents local control of desktop applications for GUI tasks where a native API or command-line tool is unavailable.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.0Free plan - 14
MAX ScreenControl
MAX ScreenControl deploys AI agents that see and control desktop applications for automation, testing, and remote management.
APIExtension6.0From $29 a month - 15
Pan-Agent
Pan-Agent is a free, open-source AI assistant designed to run on your own machine.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.0 - 16
Scalaris Atlas
Scalaris Atlas turns a computer into a local host for AI models, serving them to compatible clients.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 17
DesktopCtl
DesktopCtl is a local launcher and command-line tool that lets AI agents observe and control a computer through its screen, mouse, and keyboard.
Free planmacOS5.8Free plan - 185.8
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Atomic
Atomic is free, open-source scheduling software that runs as a self-hosted service.
Self-hosted5.5From $15 a month - 20

Claude Computer Use
Claude Computer Use lets developers have Claude operate a computer interface by reading screenshots and requesting actions such as clicks, typing, and other tool calls.
APILinux5.5 - 21

Coasty
Coasty is a computer-use service for automating work through desktop apps and browsers.
WebLinuxWindows5.5From $0.05 a month - 22
OpenComputer
OpenComputer is an open-source, local-first desktop agent that interprets the screen and operates applications with mouse and keyboard actions.
APILinuxmacOSWindows5.5 - 23
UFO
AndroidLinuxWindows4.9

