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What it doesCloud computers for AI agents on Cloudflare A private AI coworker for the Mac that runs local AI models and keeps all your data on your device.
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingPrepaid compute at $0.02 per compute-unit hour. Minimum $5 top-up with no monthly subscription. Machine rates: Lite $0.02/hour, Small $0.12/hour, Medium $0.20/hour, Large $0.32/hour, XL $0.56/hour. Open source platform available via GPLv3 license for self-hosting on Cloudflare (Workers Paid plan sta Free with local AI models on your Mac. Optional: pay only for what you use when adding your own API key from providers like OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, Mistral, or DeepSeek.
Key features
  • Linux workspace with command execution, file operations, and tool installation
  • HTTP API, SSH, and browser terminal access
  • Account-owned lifecycle controls and explicit ownership
  • Five machine sizes from Lite to XL
  • Saved workspaces with snapshot stop and resume
  • Prepaid balance with no monthly subscription
  • Shared accounts and billing infrastructure
  • Hosted apps including Linux computers, Vibe coding, and Voice agents
  • Custom runtime images and language support
  • Outbound internet and ephemeral storage
  • Works in its own browser without accessing your personal browser or accounts
  • Voice input with on-device speech recognition
  • Projects to organize related tasks and share files between them
  • Specialists: pre-configured versions for specific types of work like research or bookkeeping
  • Routines that run automatically on a schedule (daily, weekly, or monthly)
  • Integrations with Outlook, Teams, Numbers, Pages, Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Notion, Todoist, Linear, GitHub, and Stripe
  • Local memory storage with Qdrant that is editable and visible
  • Choice of local AI models (Qwen, Granite, gpt-oss) or Ollama, LM Studio, or online providers with your API key
  • Chrome extension for optional access to your Chrome browser on approved sites
What makes it different
  • Open-source platform that can be self-hosted on own Cloudflare account
  • Built-in accounts, billing, and metering so developers don't start from scratch
  • Simple prepaid model with no monthly commitment
  • Direct founder contact for product feedback and integration questions
  • Account-owned HTTP workflow with automatic cleanup
  • Runs entirely locally on your Mac with no cloud storage or account required, keeping all data private by default
  • Costs significantly less than cloud alternatives at $120-$300 per month
  • Voice processing happens on device with audio never sent or stored
  • Fully customizable with specialists you create for your own workflows
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 +1 (up) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)51
Citation Flow (Majestic)3224
Referring domains (Majestic)6913

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