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24 alternatives to Augy

A GUI macOS desktop agent app with local vm

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Incredible is a desktop app for macOS and Windows that works on your computer. It performs tasks directly in your browser, files, and apps. It navigates sites you’re signed into, fills forms, sends emails, updates spreadsheets, and moves information between apps like Gmail, HubSp

    Dec 2025 · incredible.one · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, I am Kiana, I was an AI researcher for 10 years, and since last November I have been working on Vy. Vy is a desktop app for Mac and Windows. It sees your screen and controls mouse and keyboard to automate workflows across apps, including ones without APIs. I know there is a lot of skepticism about AI agents, and I share some of it. A lot of things in this space look impressive in demos and then fall apart on real, boring work. So here are a few concrete things that Vy does today that we and early users actually rely on: Where it works best Tasks that you could explain in a paragraph…

    2025 · vercept.com · its alternatives →

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    Osaurus▲534

    Open source agents that run 100% locally on your Mac

    Jul 2026 · osaurus.ai · its alternatives →

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    Use AI to prototype frontend designs

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    The easiest way to chat with local AI

    2025 · ollama.com · its alternatives →

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    AI pair programmer that understands your codebase

    2025 · augmentcode.com · its alternatives →

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    Clicky▲144

    AI buddy next to your cursor on Mac—sees, guides, helps you!

    Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Wandesk▲408

    Build Your Own AI Desktop

    May 2026 · wandesk.ai · its alternatives →

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    Donely ▲220

    Hey HN, I'm Harsha, founder of Donely (https://donely.ai). What is Donely? Donely is an AI agent that lives on your Mac. It sees your screen, detects tasks in real-time, and autonomously executes them using your apps—think Jarvis for macOS. It monitors your workflow, answers questions with full context, and completes tasks with one-click approvals. The New Feature: Remote Computer Use Today we're shipping remote access. You can now control your Donely-powered Mac from anywhere through our web app. Whether you're traveling or away from your desk, you can kick off automation tasks on…

    Mar 2026 · donely.ai · its alternatives →

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    Worky▲130

    Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop

    2022 · worky.betweenframes.net · its alternatives →

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    An open source terminal agent that builds its own skills

    Jun 2026 · hermes-agent.nousresearch.com · its alternatives →

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    Augment yourself in meetings, exams, and interviews

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Alter▲307

    Talk to your Mac and get things done fast with an AI copilot

    2025 · alterhq.com · its alternatives →

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    OpenOwl▲261

    Automate what APIs can't in one prompt done locally

    Apr 2026 · openowl.dev · its alternatives →

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    Hivy▲333

    Organize & follow up on office requests in one place

    2016 · hivyapp.com · its alternatives →

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    A vim-like in Python. Contribute to vyapp/vy development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Aidy▲95

    Your all-in-one AI assistant for creative work on your Mac

    2025 · aidy.jp · its alternatives →

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    I've been building computer-use tools for a while, and I quietly launched this about a month ago (122 Stars on GH). I figured it was worth sharing here. Over the last few months, a lot of computer-use agents have come out: Codex, Claude Code, CUA, and others. Most of them seem to work roughly like this: 1. Take a screenshot 2. Have the model predict pixel coordinates 3. Click x,y 4. Take another screenshot 5. Repeat That works, but it's slow, expensive in tokens, and fragile. If the UI shifts a few pixels, things break. And the model still doesn't know what any element actually is. But the…

    May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Fibery AI▲260

    Build workspace, write, edit & automate tasks with AI

    2023 · fibery.com · its alternatives →

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    Pig▲184

    Automate Your Windows Computer with AI

    2025 · pig.dev · its alternatives →

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    Real-time AI meeting overlay with no bots, 100% private

    Aug 2026 · tryassistly.com · its alternatives →

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    The AppleScript for Windows for AI desktop control

    Apr 2026 · its alternatives →

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    Aye▲132

    Your teachable AI intern for everyday browser work

    Jul 2026 · ayeaye.app · its alternatives →

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    UFO²▲85

    The Desktop AgentOS for Windows Automation

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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