Cloud AI assistant · comparison
00 vs ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a polished cloud assistant powered by OpenAI's models. 00 is a free macOS app for building AI agents you actually own — a whole crew of them, running locally, using any model, and acting across your own channels.
| 00 | ChatGPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on your Mac / offline | Yes — local models run fully offline | No — cloud service |
| Where your data lives | On your device | On OpenAI's servers |
| Models | Any — local, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google & more | OpenAI models |
| Number of agents | A crew — one per context, each with its own brain, memory & channels | One assistant (plus custom GPTs) |
| Messaging channels | WhatsApp, Instagram, Signal, email, phone… | Not built in |
| Meeting transcription | On-device (Whisper / Parakeet) — audio never leaves your Mac | Voice and recordings are processed in the cloud |
| Agents on your servers | Yes — one-click install over SSH, managed from your Mac | No — it's a hosted service |
| Approval before messages send | Yes — one keypress at the macOS notch | — |
| Custom identity | Custom pixel-art face per agent | Name + instructions |
| Encrypted local key vault | Yes | — |
| Price | Free app — pay providers directly, or nothing for local | Free tier; paid plans |
Why choose 00
- Own your agents and your data — everything can run on your Mac.
- One agent per context — work, projects, home — each with its own model, memory, channels, and face.
- Not locked to one provider: use local models, or bring keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and more.
- Put an agent where people already are — WhatsApp, Instagram, email, even phone calls.
- Record any window or microphone as a meeting: live on-device transcription, and the agent pings you at the notch when your name comes up.
- Free to run, and truly free with local models.
When ChatGPT may fit better
- You want the simplest cloud chatbot with OpenAI's newest models, polished apps and voice, and zero setup.
- You don't need local/offline use, ownership, or messaging-channel automation.
Try 00 — it's free.
Build an agent you own in under a minute, on your Mac.
Frequently asked
Is 00 a good ChatGPT alternative?
Yes — if you want AI agents you own that run locally and can act across your messaging channels, rather than a single cloud assistant.
Can I use GPT models in 00?
Yes. Add your OpenAI API key and pick a GPT model for any agent — or run entirely on local models instead.
Does 00 send my data to OpenAI?
Only if you choose an OpenAI model and add your key; then requests go directly from your Mac to OpenAI. Run a local model and nothing leaves your device.
Can 00 transcribe my meetings?
Yes — record any window, tab, or microphone and it's transcribed live on your Mac with Whisper or Parakeet, in dozens of languages. The audio never leaves your machine, and the agent can turn the transcript into minutes and action items.
Is 00 free?
The app is free. You only pay the model providers or channels you choose to connect — or nothing at all with local models.
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This comparison reflects 00's perspective and our understanding of publicly available information; other products change often — check their own sites for the latest. 00 is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ChatGPT or its makers. All names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.