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holaOS
★ 5.4k
vs
byob logo
byob
★ 125

holaOS vs byob

holaOS: holaOS is an agent environment built for long-horizon work, continuity, and self-evolution. It provides agents with a structured operating system including runtime, memory, tools, apps, and durable state, enabling them to operate continuously, evolve over time, and remain inspectable across different runs.; byob: byob is a local MCP server that lets AI coding tools directly control your real Chrome browser where you're already logged in. It provides a set of tools for reading pages, taking screenshots, clicking, typing, and more, all through a Chrome extension with no cloud costs. Setup takes about 5 minutes.

01

TL;DR

holaOS logoChoose holaOS if…

Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods

byob logoChoose byob if…

Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
holaOS logoholaOS
byob logobyob
Category
Dev Tooling
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 5.4k
★ 125
License
MIT
MIT
Updated
2d ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent, agent-harness, agent-runtime
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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Features

holaOS logoholaOS
01Structured operating system for agents
02Designed for long-horizon work and continuity
03Enables agents to self-evolve over time
04Provides durable state and memory for continuous operation
05Offers inspectable state across multiple runs
byob logobyob
01Already logged into websites (no cookie copying)
02Passes bot detection (real human browser)
03No cloud costs (free)
04Quick setup (~5 minutes)
05Wide range of tools (read, click, type, screenshot, etc.)
04

Use Cases

holaOS logoholaOS
↳Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods
↳Developing continuously learning and evolving AI systems
↳Creating custom workspace applications on top of the holaOS environment
byob logobyob
↳Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)
↳Taking screenshots for debugging or saving
↳Automating form filling and clicking
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Best For

holaOS logoholaOS
TrendingMulti-AgentLLM Infra
byob logobyob
TrendingWorkflow AutomationObservability
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between holaOS and byob?
Both holaOS and byob are in the Dev Tooling category. holaOS has 5.4k stars, while byob has 125 stars.
Which is better, holaOS or byob?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose holaOS if Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods, and byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is holaOS free or open source?
Yes, holaOS is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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