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Pan-Agent vs Verdesk
Both stand on ai computer use agents. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Pan-Agent combines local AI assistance with desktop control, scheduled automation and messaging integrations. Its approval controls and open-source license are notable, but the unauthenticated local API and setup caveats matter when choosing where and how to run it.
Visit Pan-Agent Free plan Windows
Visit Verdesk The facts
| Pan-Agent | Verdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | verdesk.app |
| On ai computer use agents | #11 of 24 | #15 of 24 |
Pan-Agent: what it does well
- Runs on the user's own machine; project says no telemetry.
- Supports multiple OpenAI-compatible model providers.
- Built-in Telegram, Discord and Slack bot support.
- Blocks catastrophic commands by default.
- MIT-licensed and open source.
What to know first
- HTTP API has no authentication.
- Linux control requires X11 or XWayland.
- Windows installers are unsigned.
- macOS app is not notarized.
Verdesk: what it does well
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