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AI TOOLS
7 Claude Cowork
Alternatives
I Tested 👀👀
Which one is worth your time? Let's break it down ↓
THE PROBLEM
Claude Cowork is great but it has 2 big issues
Built for individuals only
Everything runs locally on your computer. No shared cloud, no team access.
Sharing agents is a security nightmare 😟
You're sending zip files or GitHub repos — and you have no idea what's inside someone else's agent code that's about to run on your machine.
If you need collaboration, cloud workflows, or a different approach. Here are 7 alternatives worth looking at.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Before picking a tool, here's what actually matters
Local vs. Cloud
Can you share agents without making teammates download anything?
Persistent Memory
Does it remember context between sessions?
Security
How does it handle your API keys and credentials?
Automation
Can it run on triggers and schedules, or just one-off tasks?
Model Flexibility
Are you locked into one LLM?
Integrations
Does it connect to the tools you already use?
PICK #1 🏆
Gumloop
Best for: Building & sharing AI agents in the cloud
LLM Agnostic
Use Claude, GPT, Gemini, or open source models — your choice.
True Cloud Collab
Your team shares agents instantly. No downloads, no zip files.
Enterprise-Ready
Gumstack delivers security, observability & VPC deployment.
Connects to any MCP server plus native integrations: Slack, Gmail, Notion, HubSpot, and more. Agents update as you iterate. Free plan, then $37/mo.
AI agents built
for by your team
Understanding a task should be the only prerequisite to
understanding how to do it.
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samsara
Webflow
ramp
instacart
shopify
gusto
PICK #2 💻
Cursor
Best for: Developers who want AI-powered coding with cloud agents
Full Agentic Platform
Cloud agents, parallel subagents, MCP support, and a web + mobile interface.
Deep Codebase Intelligence
Indexes your whole project so it actually understands what you're building.
Git Checkpoints
Roll back instantly if an agent goes off track. Supports Claude, GPT &
Gemini.
! Still very developer-focused. Hosting & deployment are on you. Free plan, then $20/mo.
Agents
Turn ideas into code
Delegation to
focus on higher-level design.
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PICK #3 🤝
Relay.app 💛
Best for: Team workflows that mix AI automation with human approvals
1
Human-in-the-Loop
Repeatable, trigger-based workflows with approval steps built right in. One of the cleanest UIs in this space.
2
Compliance Ready
SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. Supports GPT, Claude, and Gemini.
3
Skill Templates
Lead enrichment, content summarization, meeting follow-ups — ready out of the box.
! Team plan jumps to $138/mo. Not ideal for deep custom automations. Free plan, then $38/mo.
Build an AI team that
works for you
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Anika's agents
Jacob's agents
Competitive Analyst
Creating weekly reports
Social Marketer
Runs social media campaigns
Reddit Agent
Monitors subreddits
Personal Assistant
Manages meetings, and email
Support Agent
Provides customer support
PICK #4 🔍
Perplexity Computer
Best for: Autonomous research and multi-step projects that run in the background
Multi-Agent Parallel Runs
Breaks big tasks into chunks, routes each to the best model, runs sub-agents in parallel — for hours if needed.
Isolated Cloud Environments
Model agnostic — picks the best model per subtask automatically. 400+ app integrations.
! Full experience requires Max plan at $200/mo. Credit system can be confusing.
Computer works for you.
What should we work on next?
For you
Navigate my taxes
Track daily AI model changes with marketing spin analysis
Audit any website's UX and redesign for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Analyze March 2026 core update impact with daily SEO triage dashboard
Scheduled
Q: Upgrade plan
PICKS #5 & #6
Notion Agent 🪄
Best for: If you already live in Notion. Custom agents run on schedules/triggers using your existing docs & databases. MCP integrations for Linear, Figma, HubSpot, and GitHub.
Only on Business plan — $24/member/mo
Notion Agents
Your 24/7 AI team.
You assign the tasks. Your Agents do the work.
Try for Free
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Brain trust
ramp
Lovable
clay
Vercel
OpenAI
Role:
Custom Agents automate
recurring work for your entire team.
Answers, tasks, updates—automated and running while you sleep. Get
ready to say "wow" to your new AI assistant.
Gemini Agent 🌐
Best for: Live web browsing plus Gmail, Calendar, and Drive integration. Asks for confirmation before sensitive actions.
Requires Ultra plan — $249.99/mo
Gemini
Multi-step tasks, handled
The next step in building towards a universal AI assistant is here—navigating the complexities of your
daily life. Gemini is your helpful assistant, designed to handle complex tasks. It offers features like live web browsing, deep research capabilities, and seamless integration with some of
your favorite Google products. All in one place!
Try Gemini Agent
PICK #7 🌻
Cofounder 👩💻
Best for: Solo founders who want an AI admin assistant that actually learns your business
01
Knowledgebase Agent
Syncs with your email, CRM, calendar, and docs to build persistent memory over time.
02
Command Center
Todo list, inbox management, and plain-English automation descriptions — no code needed.
03
Enterprise-Grade Security
SOC 2 Type II certified. Acts like a "chief of staff" for your entire operation.
Starts at $39.99/mo — no free plan.
Cofounder
Automate your life with
natural language
Cofounder plugs into your existing tools, writes automations, and
organizes workflows. Driving the software you're already familiar with.
Watch our launch video >
QUICK RECAP
Which one should you pick?
Cloud agents + team collab
→ Gumloop
Developer + codebase
→ Cursor
Human-in-the-loop workflows
→ Relay.app
Deep autonomous research
→ Perplexity Computer
Already in Notion
→ Notion Agent
Google ecosystem
→ Gemini Agent
Solo founder admin
→ Cofounder
The right tool depends on how you work. But if you want cloud-based agents you can share with your team, Gumloop is the move.
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