Eigentvsinvisible_dots
Two self-hosted Claude Cowork alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Eigent | invisible_dots | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #37 of 209 in AI Agents | #25 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 15 683 | 32 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +59 | +100 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 13 |
| Latest release | v1.0.6 · 16 Oct 2026 | golden-d27023f0394d · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
invisible_dots scores 71/100 against 66/100 for Eigent, so it is the safer default.
invisible_dots ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Eigent.
If you want the quickest setup, invisible_dots is easier to run; Eigent needs more configuration.
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