EigentvsOpenWorkBuddy
Two self-hosted Claude Cowork alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Eigent | OpenWorkBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #37 of 209 in AI Agents | #52 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 15 683 | 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +59 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.0.6 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.17.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Eigent scores 66/100 against 48/100 for OpenWorkBuddy, so it is the safer default.
Eigent ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenWorkBuddy.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWorkBuddy is easier to run; Eigent needs more configuration.
Eigent is growing faster right now (+59 stars in 30 days).
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