Main promise
Matrix OS
A durable computer and workspace for people and their chosen agents.
Dot
A persistent personal assistant inside ChatGPT.
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09 PRODUCTS25 QUESTIONSUPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
READ THE TABLE
Start with the job.
Then inspect the controls.
Each column summarizes public product material and Every's personal-agent comparison. The Matrix column describes today's product. A missing public claim is marked “not documented,” not treated as proof that a feature does not exist.
Matrix OSMATRIX
DotOPENAI
Gemini SparkGOOGLE
Grok BotCURSOR / XAI
Hermes AgentNOUS RESEARCH
InstinctSPEAR STREET
MuseMETA
OpenClawOPEN SOURCE
PokeINTERACTIONCompare Matrix with
| Feature | Matrix OSMATRIX | DotOPENAI | Gemini SparkGOOGLE | Grok BotCURSOR / XAI | Hermes AgentNOUS RESEARCH | InstinctSPEAR STREET | MuseMETA | OpenClawOPEN SOURCE | PokeINTERACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At a glanceWhat kind of agent are you getting, and where does its work live? | |||||||||
| Main promise | A durable computer and workspace for people and their chosen agents. | A persistent personal assistant inside ChatGPT. | Ongoing tasks across Google's apps. | Named bots sharing a managed workspace. | An open agent you can run yourself or with Nous hosting. | An assistant centered on text messages and calls. | An assistant for goals and everyday life. | An open agent with self-host and managed-host choices. | A messaging assistant built around recipes. |
| Agent count | Multiple native agents and sessions on one computer. | One Dot at launch. | One Spark. | Multiple named Bots. | Multiple agents or profiles. | One agent. | One Muse. | Multiple agents. | One Poke. |
| Models | Choose installed coding agents; Hermes can use a configured provider. | GPT-6 Astra. | Gemini models; external models not described. | Cursor-managed models; user-supplied models not described. | Bring a provider or local model. | Instinct model; other providers not named. | Muse Spark; external models not described. | Bring a provider or local model. | Provider undisclosed; paid tiers cite frontier models. |
| Proactive work | Scheduled workflows and background sessions on always-on plans. | Research and scheduled work. | Scheduled and event-based tasks. | Schedules and triggers. | Schedules and triggers. | Proactive messages and calls; email/calendar triggers reported. | Suggestions based on goals. | Schedules and triggers. | Schedules and triggers. |
| Where it runs | Managed Matrix Cloud or manual self-host Preview. | OpenAI cloud; optional local computer access. | Google cloud. | Cursor cloud. | Your host or Nous hosting. | Cloud computer, per hands-on reporting. | Meta cloud. | Your host or a managed host. | Poke cloud. |
| Availability | EU and UK supported; German compute locations available. | Pro excludes EEA, UK and Switzerland at launch; other plan paths differ. | AI Pro/Ultra in supported rollout regions. | Trial and eligible paid plans. | Public download. | Invite-only beta. | Initial US rollout. | Public download. | Worldwide availability reported. |
| Price snapshot | Starter $20, Builder $100, Max $200/month, plus separate agent/model costs. | First Dot included on eligible Pro/Business Premium plans; check later usage. | AI Pro $19.99 or Ultra $99.99/month. | Cursor Pro $20, Pro+ $60, Ultra $200/month; extra usage may apply. | Software is free; hosting and models vary. | Free private beta; later pricing unpublished. | Free tier; Power $20, Maximum $100/month. | Software is free; hosting and models vary. | Free tier; Pro $19, Ultra $199/month; extra usage may apply. |
| Where you meet the agentThe same task feels different when you need to switch devices or channels. | |||||||||
| Desktop app | Matrix Desktop for macOS, Windows and Linux. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. |
| Mobile app | Native app in progress; phone browser works today. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. |
| Web access | Open your existing computer in a browser. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. |
| Messaging channels | Configured Hermes or OpenClaw channels; availability depends on setup. | Slack and Teams; limited US texting beta. | No direct message channel described. | Slack for Team Bots. | WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram and others after setup. | iMessage, WhatsApp and agent email. | WhatsApp. | WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram and others after setup. | Apple Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram and RCS. |
| Live voice | Depends on the installed agent and client; no universal Matrix voice claim. | In-app voice; no outgoing calls. | In-app voice. | In-app voice. | Desktop/CLI voice and Discord voice chat. | Phone calls, including proactive calls. | Voice announced; availability varies. | App/web Talk and optional phone plugin. | Not documented. |
| Sender identity | Your connected account or a configured bot identity. | Named Dot; no dedicated email at launch. | Your Google account. | Your account or Bot account. | Your account or bot account. | Agent email rollout; message identity unclear. | Your Meta account. | Your account or bot identity. | Your connected account or Poke email. |
| Systems and toolsThe practical surface an agent can use to turn a request into a result. | |||||||||
| Connected services | Supported integrations through granted connections. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. |
| Local files | Cloud workspace files; bring local files in deliberately. | With local computer access. | Mac beta. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. |
| Web browser | Browser on the Matrix computer. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. |
| Computer use | The agent can work on its Matrix computer; inspect it yourself. | Cloud computer; optional local access. | Cloud plus local Mac beta. | Cloud with optional local commands. | Chosen host; optional Linux Bot Screen. | Cloud and phone, per hands-on reporting. | Cloud and local Mac app. | Chosen host. | Local commands through an unverified community bridge. |
| Terminal you can open | Yes, including named persistent sessions. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Documented. | Not documented. | Not documented. | Documented. | Not documented. |
| Control and privacyPermissions, visibility and data controls matter more once agents can act. | |||||||||
| Approval for major actions | Set review boundaries; exact prompts depend on agent and connection. | Purchases and deletion prompts; Custom Rules can add boundaries. | Some actions prompt; stop or take control. | Auto Review; local commands prompt by default. | Configurable approval modes. | Messages and payments reportedly require approval. | Approval for email, purchases and sharing. | Configurable approval modes. | Not documented. |
| Connected access | Choose connections and their granted permissions. | ChatGPT app permissions; local access can be revoked. | Opt in to Google app access. | Plugin and team member permissions. | Toolsets, MCP servers and channel allowlists. | Linked apps can be granted or revoked. | Read/send scope and app disconnection. | Tools, channels and credentials are configurable. | Manage connected apps. |
| Activity visibility | Open files, browser, terminal and agent session output. | Activity View and inspectable cloud computer. | Task history and browser takeover. | Live computer view; Enterprise recording. | Session history; optional Linux Bot Screen. | Message thread; terms mention action records. | Planned and completed action log. | Logs on the chosen host. | Message thread. |
| Model-training control | Depends on chosen model provider and enterprise terms. | Personal opt-out; business data excluded by default. | Keep Activity required and data may train models. | Privacy Mode excludes customer data. | Depends on chosen provider. | Opt-out with safety-review exception. | Interaction-training opt-out. | Depends on chosen provider. | Maximum Privacy excludes training use. |
| Memory scope | Project files, instructions and saved conversations/sessions. | Own memory across channels. | Across chats. | Separate memory per Bot. | Across sessions within a profile. | Across chats. | Across chats. | Across sessions. | Across channels. |
| Memory controls | Edit saved project files and instructions; other controls depend on agent. | Correct in chat; reset removes Dot memories. | Turn off memory, delete chats or correct it in chat. | Correct in chat; direct editor not described. | Edit or delete local memory. | Delete indexed data; direct editor not described. | Ask Muse to forget. | Edit or delete memory files. | Not documented. |
| Delete agent data | Export or remove workspace files; account and backup deletion follow service terms. | Reset removes Dot, chats, memory and schedules. | Delete remote browser/computer data; chats separately. | Delete Bot and chats; clear shared computer separately. | Delete profile data; uninstall default agent for full removal. | Delete indexed data; disconnect apps separately. | Forget learned details; complete deletion not described. | Delete local state and revoke credentials separately. | Delete account; backups may persist briefly. |
At a glance
What kind of agent are you getting, and where does its work live?
Agent count
Matrix OS
Multiple native agents and sessions on one computer.
Dot
One Dot at launch.
Models
Matrix OS
Choose installed coding agents; Hermes can use a configured provider.
Dot
GPT-6 Astra.
Proactive work
Matrix OS
Scheduled workflows and background sessions on always-on plans.
Dot
Research and scheduled work.
Where it runs
Matrix OS
Managed Matrix Cloud or manual self-host Preview.
Dot
OpenAI cloud; optional local computer access.
Availability
Matrix OS
EU and UK supported; German compute locations available.
Dot
Pro excludes EEA, UK and Switzerland at launch; other plan paths differ.
Price snapshot
Matrix OS
Starter $20, Builder $100, Max $200/month, plus separate agent/model costs.
Dot
First Dot included on eligible Pro/Business Premium plans; check later usage.
Where you meet the agent
The same task feels different when you need to switch devices or channels.
Desktop app
Matrix OS
Matrix Desktop for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Dot
Documented.
Mobile app
Matrix OS
Native app in progress; phone browser works today.
Dot
Documented.
Web access
Matrix OS
Open your existing computer in a browser.
Dot
Documented.
Messaging channels
Matrix OS
Configured Hermes or OpenClaw channels; availability depends on setup.
Dot
Slack and Teams; limited US texting beta.
Live voice
Matrix OS
Depends on the installed agent and client; no universal Matrix voice claim.
Dot
In-app voice; no outgoing calls.
Sender identity
Matrix OS
Your connected account or a configured bot identity.
Dot
Named Dot; no dedicated email at launch.
Systems and tools
The practical surface an agent can use to turn a request into a result.
Connected services
Matrix OS
Supported integrations through granted connections.
Dot
Documented.
Local files
Matrix OS
Cloud workspace files; bring local files in deliberately.
Dot
With local computer access.
Web browser
Matrix OS
Browser on the Matrix computer.
Dot
Documented.
Computer use
Matrix OS
The agent can work on its Matrix computer; inspect it yourself.
Dot
Cloud computer; optional local access.
Terminal you can open
Matrix OS
Yes, including named persistent sessions.
Dot
Not documented.
Control and privacy
Permissions, visibility and data controls matter more once agents can act.
Approval for major actions
Matrix OS
Set review boundaries; exact prompts depend on agent and connection.
Dot
Purchases and deletion prompts; Custom Rules can add boundaries.
Connected access
Matrix OS
Choose connections and their granted permissions.
Dot
ChatGPT app permissions; local access can be revoked.
Activity visibility
Matrix OS
Open files, browser, terminal and agent session output.
Dot
Activity View and inspectable cloud computer.
Model-training control
Matrix OS
Depends on chosen model provider and enterprise terms.
Dot
Personal opt-out; business data excluded by default.
Memory scope
Matrix OS
Project files, instructions and saved conversations/sessions.
Dot
Own memory across channels.
Memory controls
Matrix OS
Edit saved project files and instructions; other controls depend on agent.
Dot
Correct in chat; reset removes Dot memories.
Delete agent data
Matrix OS
Export or remove workspace files; account and backup deletion follow service terms.
Dot
Reset removes Dot, chats, memory and schedules.
“Documented” means public product material describes a feature. “Not documented” means we could not confirm it from the cited comparison; it does not prove the feature is unavailable. Prices and eligibility are a snapshot and can change. Hermes Agent in this table is Nous Research's product, distinct from Matrix's Hermes runtime. See Every's original comparison.
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