No. 27 of 54 ·AI Personal Assistants

Contop

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.7

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Contop is ranked #27 of 54 in AI personal assistants on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on AI personal assistants

Desktop app control: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Browser control: Yes
Screen understanding: Yes
Deployment: local
Human approval controls: Yes
API access: Yes

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The record

Product: Contop is a remote compute agent that lets users control a desktop from a phone with real-time screen streaming, voice or text input, and autonomous task execution.
Desktop actions: Its agent can run terminal commands, interact with the screen and Chrome, and read, edit, or search files.
AI providers: The site lists Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, and OpenRouter, with API keys or existing subscriptions and per-role model selection.
Customization: Users can create reusable skills as prompt instructions, YAML workflows, Python tools, or combinations of these.
Connections: Contop describes LAN, Tailscale, and Cloudflare Tunnel connection paths, with automatic path selection and fallback.
Encryption: The site says phone-to-desktop traffic is end-to-end encrypted with DTLS and that data does not pass through third-party servers.
Execution safeguards: The site says risky commands can be sandboxed, forbidden commands blocked, and destructive actions held for user approval.
Credential handling: The site says API keys and subscription preferences are configured on desktop, transferred by QR pairing, and stored encrypted on the phone.
Desktop requirements: The Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads require Python 3.12 or later.
Mobile availability: The download section lists Android via Google Play and says iOS is coming soon.
Support use case: The site presents remote support as a use case and describes it as support without asking users to follow complex steps.
License: The site identifies Contop as open source under the MIT license.
Built-in tools: The maker lists 33 built-in tools for commands, screen control, file management, and workflow automation.
Custom skills: Users can create reusable skills as prompt instructions, YAML workflows, Python tools, or combinations of these.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best AI Personal Assistants in 2026#27 of 54
Best AI Computer Use Agents in 2026#8 of 24

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Sources

contop.app· checked 2 Oct 2026
github.com/slopedrop/contop· checked 3 Oct 2026