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Clawdi vs 
OpenAI dots
An open-source agent home or an always-on dot in ChatGPT: compare runtime choice, cloud computers, and permissioned local work.
How they compare.
| Clawdi | OpenAI dots | |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime and model choice | Run Hermes or OpenClaw as a Cloud Agent, or connect an agent you run. Use Clawdi AI pay as you go or bring a supported provider key. | OpenAI's agent experience in ChatGPT, powered by GPT-6 Astra per the official overview. No Hermes or OpenClaw runtime choice. |
| Cloud and local work | Each Cloud Agent has a private workspace and stays on when your computer is off. You can also connect agents on your computer. | Each dot has its own cloud computer and browser. With permission, it can also use one personal computer's files and apps while that computer runs the ChatGPT app. |
| Memory and connected tools | Shared memories, skills, vaults, and connectors give your agents common context and tools. | Uses relevant ChatGPT memory and its own saved notes. Plugins depend on connected accounts and permissions. |
| Channels and availability | Deploy an agent with supported channels, or connect an agent you already run. | Reachable in ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, and calls. Rolling out gradually to eligible accounts and workspaces. |
- Runtime and model choice
- ClawdiRun Hermes or OpenClaw as a Cloud Agent, or connect an agent you run. Use Clawdi AI pay as you go or bring a supported provider key.
- OpenAI dotsOpenAI's agent experience in ChatGPT, powered by GPT-6 Astra per the official overview. No Hermes or OpenClaw runtime choice.
- Cloud and local work
- ClawdiEach Cloud Agent has a private workspace and stays on when your computer is off. You can also connect agents on your computer.
- OpenAI dotsEach dot has its own cloud computer and browser. With permission, it can also use one personal computer's files and apps while that computer runs the ChatGPT app.
- Memory and connected tools
- ClawdiShared memories, skills, vaults, and connectors give your agents common context and tools.
- OpenAI dotsUses relevant ChatGPT memory and its own saved notes. Plugins depend on connected accounts and permissions.
- Channels and availability
- ClawdiDeploy an agent with supported channels, or connect an agent you already run.
- OpenAI dotsReachable in ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, and calls. Rolling out gradually to eligible accounts and workspaces.
Based on official OpenAI dots sources reviewed October 4, 2026: Meet dots — official OpenAI overview · Dots computers and apps — OpenAI · Local computer access and workspace controls — OpenAI. Capabilities and availability can change.
Choose what fits your work.
Choose Clawdi if…
- You want to choose, inspect, and customize an open-source Hermes or OpenClaw runtime.
- You want shared memories, skills, vaults, and connectors across your Clawdi agents.
- You want a Cloud Agent, or to connect agents you already run, with Clawdi AI or a supported provider key.
Choose OpenAI dots if…
- You want an always-on dot in ChatGPT with its own cloud computer and saved notes.
- You want it to coordinate cloud work and tasks on a connected computer, within OpenAI's permissions.
- You want to reach it in ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, or voice, where available.
Give your agents a home.
Deploy Hermes or OpenClaw on Clawdi, or connect the agents you already run.
