# AutoGPT > Source: https://agentsindex.ai/autogpt AI Experts for content, sales, research and operations, led by Otto, on a visual builder you can self-host. AutoGPT is a platform of AI Experts, specialist agents for content, sales, research and operations, coordinated by a generalist agent called Otto. Underneath sits a visual workflow builder with blocks, branching and schedules, available on AutoGPT Cloud or self-hosted with Docker. - Best for: Small business owners who want AI assistants to automate repetitive digital work. - Look elsewhere if: - you want to use it for real without paying - you need a written uptime promise Starting price $50 a month From [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/), checked 12 November 2026 - MCP server Yes - API Yes - Open source Partly - Self-host Yes - GitHub stars: 188k [Docs](https://agpt.co/docs) [GitHub](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) What we checked - Pages last read: 12 November 2026 - Facts checked: 22 facts From 18 sources, read 5 November 2026 - AI answers: Named in 2 of 62 Buyer questions, our November check [How we check](https://agentsindex.ai/methodology) [Editorial policy](https://agentsindex.ai/editorial-policy#not-for-sale) [Visit AutoGPT](https://agentsindex.ai/go/autogpt) [Compare](https://agentsindex.ai/compare?cat=workflow-automation&products=autogpt) ## At a glance ### Pricing - Plans: - Free · $0 - Pro · Custom - Categories: [Workflow automation](https://agentsindex.ai/categories/workflow-automation) [No-code/low-code builders](https://agentsindex.ai/categories/no-code-low-code-builders) - Tags: Open source ### Code - Last push: 10 October 2026 ## What changed: from workflow builder to a team of AI Experts As of October 2026, agpt.co frames the product as "Your team of AI Experts": a head-of-AI orchestrator called Otto delegates to a roster of 32 named, role-specific agents (e.g., Maria, an SEO Content Manager; Max, an Account Executive; Frankie, an Executive Assistant) that you brief in plain English, connect to your apps, and set spending thresholds for ([https://agpt.co/](https://agpt.co/), [https://agpt.co/experts/](https://agpt.co/experts/)). The company's own blog dates the design work for this persona-based rebrand to October 3, 2026 ([https://agpt.co/blog/designing-otto-and-ai-experts-clay-and-rock](https://agpt.co/blog/designing-otto-and-ai-experts-clay-and-rock)), and a June 30, 2026 post shows the product was still being marketed around a Discord/Telegram "AutoPilot" bot just three months earlier ([https://agpt.co/blog/introducing-autopilot-discord](https://agpt.co/blog/introducing-autopilot-discord)). This is a recent, still-settling rebrand of the same underlying platform, not a new company. ## Pricing: no permanent free cloud tier The hosted plans on agpt.co/pricing are Pro at $50/month (billed monthly, 15% off yearly) after a 7-day free trial that requires a card up front, and Max at $320/month (8.5x Pro's usage, 5x file storage, priority support). A Team plan is listed as "Coming soon — Contact us," with no public price ([https://agpt.co/pricing/](https://agpt.co/pricing/)). There is no free-forever cloud plan; the free trial converts to a paid subscription unless canceled. Credit-metered scheduled workflow runs sit on top of the plan price, with a spending cap you set per Expert. ## Self-hosting is free, but it's not the same product experience AutoGPT's own README is explicit: "Self-hosting is the free path. You provide the infrastructure and model API keys, and you maintain the deployment" ([https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/blob/master/README.md](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/blob/master/README.md)). Both the managed cloud Platform and self-hosting run from the same repository and include the "core builder and agent runtime," per the vendor's own comparison table, but self-hosting swaps managed infrastructure, built-in model access, and support for Docker, your own API keys, and community-only support. As of this check, the single-container installer the README promises is not yet shipped ("coming with the next appliance release"); today's self-host path is the manual setup guide at docs.agpt.co/platform/getting-started, which requires a working Docker stack. ## License: 'open source' needs a footnote AutoGPT's docs describe the product as "100% open source" ([https://agpt.co/docs](https://agpt.co/docs)). That's an overstatement for the part most people would actually run today. Per the repository's own LICENSE file, code outside the `autogpt_platform` folder — the original standalone 2023 agent, Forge, the benchmark, and the classic GUI — is MIT-licensed, which is genuinely permissive open source. But the current Platform code (the Build canvas, Otto, the Experts system — what agpt.co now sells and what you'd self-host to get the modern product) is licensed under the PolyForm Shield License 1.0.0, a source-available license that is free for personal and internal business use but explicitly bars using it to "provide any product that competes with the software" — a noncompete clause that is not part of any OSI-approved open-source license ([https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/blob/master/LICENSE](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/blob/master/LICENSE), [https://polyformproject.org/licenses/shield/1.0.0](https://polyformproject.org/licenses/shield/1.0.0)). ## Track record and development pace The GitHub repository (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) is not archived and is still pushed to regularly ([https://api.github.com/repos/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT](https://api.github.com/repos/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT)). Releases are frequent and substantial: `autogpt-platform-beta-v0.8.3` shipped October 8, 2026 and `v0.8.2` shipped September 30, 2026, each with dozens of merged features, UI changes, and bug fixes under active development ([https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/releases](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/releases)). AutoGPT was released March 2023 by Toran Bruce Richards of Significant Gravitas Ltd., became one of the first widely-covered autonomous-agent projects (Wired, Forbes, TechCrunch, Bloomberg all covered it in April–May 2023), and the company raised $12M in venture funding in October 2023 per its own announcement — no later funding round is independently confirmed ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoGPT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoGPT)). ## Community AutoGPT's docs site states its Discord has "over 55,000 members" in one place and "a community of 65,000+ developers" in a header on the same page — the two figures aren't reconciled, so treat 55,000+ Discord members as the more specific, sourced number ([https://agpt.co/docs](https://agpt.co/docs)). ## Who it suits A good fit for a founder, marketer, or operator who wants a managed roster of role-based AI workers (content, sales outreach, ops, finance, support, etc.) that they can brief like new hires, connect to real tools (Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce and 45+ other integrations per the README), and keep on a budget via per-Expert spending caps — without standing up infrastructure. A poor fit for someone who wants a free, lightweight autonomous agent to experiment with occasionally: that use case now costs $50/mo on the trial-to-paid cloud plan, or requires a Docker-based self-host setup with your own model API keys and no managed installer yet. ## AutoGPT price and terms ### Terms - Free to start: Partly 7-day Pro trial for eligible new accounts, card required, trial usage limits apply · The terms in full · Separately, the platform can be self-hosted free with your own infrastructure and model keys. - Card to start: Required - Sign up without sales: Yes ## For AI agents - MCP server: Yes - API: Yes [Developer docs](https://agpt.co/docs) [![AutoGPT](https://agentsindex.ai/img/1024/screenshots/autogpt/pricing.webp)](https://agentsindex.ai/img/1920/screenshots/autogpt/pricing.webp) Pricing page, captured 19 October 2026 [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/), checked 12 November 2026 ### All plans and limits | Plan | Price | Main limits | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro | $50 a month | None stated | | Max | $320 a month | 5x file storage; Otto Chat allowance: 8.5× Pro's; 8.5x Pro usage | | Team | Price on request | None stated | Read 9 November 2026 from [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/). ## What we checked on AutoGPT Yes Partly No What it costs to start Yes ### What the price counts Cloud access has a flat monthly subscription, while workflow execution draws from a metered credit wallet. > The model: workflow runs are pay-as-you-go via the credit wallet — the same on every plan. The subscription (Pro vs Max) covers Otto and Expert chat… Feature comparison table, Billing, Credits & Usage section note [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it costs to start Partly ### Free tier The cloud product has only a 7-day Pro trial for eligible new accounts, but the platform itself can be self-hosted for free if you supply your own infrastructure and model access. > Eligible new accounts can try Pro free for 7 days. A card is required, with no subscription charge today. FAQ, 'How does the free trial work?' [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it costs to start Yes ### Self-serve signup A visitor can create a hosted account through the sign-up flow without first contacting sales. > Start free for 7 days Pro plan card, sign-up button linking to platform.agpt.co/signup?plan=pro [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it costs to start Yes ### Card to start The 7-day Pro trial asks for a payment card up front, although no subscription charge is taken on the day you start. > Eligible new accounts. Card required; no subscription charge today. Cancel anytime. Pro plan card, trial terms line [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it costs to start Yes ### Contract Pro and Max are sold month to month, with an optional yearly billing term at a 15% discount; no seat minimum is stated. > Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. Pricing section, Max plan card footer [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it costs to start Yes ### Cancel any time The public Pro trial and both listed paid cloud plans state that cancellation is available anytime. > After the trial, monthly Pro is $50/month. Trial usage limits apply, and canceling ends trial access. FAQ, 'How does the free trial work?' [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it works with Yes ### Works with The integration catalog names Gmail, Slack, Notion, GitHub, HubSpot, Webhooks, and many other connected services. > Hundreds of AI models — chat, image, video, speech, transcription, OCR, embeddings — plus the tools your work already lives in. On cloud, credentials… '45+ platforms. Zero API keys.' section [agpt.co/product/build](https://agpt.co/product/build/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it works with Yes ### Public API A documented REST API (v2) with an OpenAPI spec runs, builds and schedules agents, and is the same on AutoGPT Cloud and self-hosted instances; rate limit is 200 requests per minute per user. > Run, build and manage AutoGPT agents from your own code. One REST API, the same on AutoGPT Cloud and on a self-hosted instance. AutoGPT Platform API page, opening paragraph [agpt.co/docs/platform/api-and-integrati…](https://agpt.co/docs/platform/api-and-integrations/api-guide) Checked 5 November 2026 What it works with Yes ### MCP server AutoGPT hosts an MCP server so compatible assistants can find, build, run, and manage agents through scoped tools. > AutoGPT runs a Model Context Protocol server alongside the API. Connect an AI assistant to it and the assistant can search the marketplace and your… MCP server page, introduction [agpt.co/docs/platform/api-and-integrati…](https://agpt.co/docs/platform/api-and-integrations/api-guide/mcp-server) Checked 5 November 2026 What it works with Yes ### Webhooks A webhook trigger can start a workflow when an event arrives from an external service. > Webhook and schedule triggers as first-class blocks Logic section, feature bullets [agpt.co/product/build](https://agpt.co/product/build/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it does on its own Yes ### Acts on its own Users can schedule recurring work, allowing an Expert to return to a task while the user is away. > Yes. Set up a routine or scheduled workflow for recurring work. Your expert may need details, connected services, and your instructions before it can… FAQ, 'Can experts work on a schedule?' [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it does on its own Yes ### Limits on what it may do Each Expert can receive chosen account access and a configurable threshold requiring approval for spending. > Choose app access and set spending guardrails for each Expert. 'Capable Experts. Clear boundaries.' section [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it does on its own Yes ### No code needed The Builder uses visual drag-and-drop blocks and wiring, while Otto can begin from a plain-English description. > No. Start with a conversation and a ready-made expert. Experts can use skills and workflows to carry out the work you give them. FAQ, 'Do I need to build a workflow first?' [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What it does on its own Yes ### Several agents Otto can coordinate multiple named Experts, and the site depicts Maria, Max, and Frankie working in parallel. > Tell Otto what’s on your plate. It brings in the right Experts, hands over the work, and keeps you up to date. 'Meet the head of your AI team' section [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What happens to your data Partly ### Retention you control Memory controls let users review and forget stored facts and preferences, but no general retention schedule is published. > We will not keep your personal data for longer than we need it for the purpose for which it is used and different retention periods apply for… Privacy policy, 'How long your personal data will be kept' [agpt.co/legal/platform-privacy-policy](https://agpt.co/legal/platform-privacy-policy/) Checked 5 November 2026 What happens to your data Yes ### Self-hosted The platform can be self-hosted for free with Docker, with the customer supplying infrastructure and bringing its own model provider keys. > You can also self-host AutoGPT for free with a single Docker command, supplying and managing your own infrastructure and model access. FAQ, 'Can I still use the visual builder or self-host?' [agpt.co](https://agpt.co/) Checked 5 November 2026 What happens to your data Partly ### Open source Code is public on GitHub, but the platform folder is under the PolyForm Shield License, a source-available license, while only the classic agent and other parts are MIT. > Code and content within the autogpt_platform folder is licensed under the Polyform Shield License. LICENSE file, 'Polyform Shield License' paragraph [github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT…](https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT/blob/master/LICENSE) Checked 5 November 2026 What happens to your data Yes ### Take your data out Workflows export to file on every plan, chats export as Markdown and outputs download as ZIP; a full account export is not described. > Workflow Import / Export Feature comparison table, Builder section, row marked Included for Pro, Max and Self-Host [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 Whether a company can buy it No ### Uptime promise The terms of use explicitly decline to promise availability, and the company reserves the right to suspend the platform at any time; no uptime percentage is published. > While we try to make sure that the Platform is available for your use, we do not promise that the Platform will be available at all times or that… Terms of use, clause 8.4 [agpt.co/legal/platform-terms-of-use](https://agpt.co/legal/platform-terms-of-use/) Checked 5 November 2026 Which models it runs on Yes ### You pick the model AI blocks can run on the model the user chooses, and the platform lists many hosted model providers. > Access to virtually any leading AI model Pro plan card, first feature bullet [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 Which models it runs on Yes ### Open models Open-weight families such as Llama 4, DeepSeek and Qwen appear in the model list and are marked included on every plan, including self-host. > Llama Family Feature comparison table, LLM Providers & Models section, row marked Included for Pro, Max and Self-Host [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 Which models it runs on Partly ### Your own model key Self-hosted installs run on your own model provider keys, but on AutoGPT Cloud credentials are managed for you and bringing your own key is not described. > Self-Host note: all model providers require BYO API keys when self-hosting. Feature comparison table, LLM Providers & Models section note [agpt.co/pricing](https://agpt.co/pricing/) Checked 5 November 2026 ## AutoGPT alternatives - [Dify](https://agentsindex.ai/dify) · Open-source platform for building agents, agentic workflows and RAG pipelines, on cloud or self-hosted. · Free, then $59 a month Checked 22 Oct · Freemium · [Visit](https://agentsindex.ai/go/dify) - MCP server - API - Open source - Self-host - [Flowise](https://agentsindex.ai/flowise) · Open source visual builder for AI agents and LLM workflows, now being wound down by its team. · Free Checked 8 Nov · [Visit](https://agentsindex.ai/go/flowise) - MCP server - API - Open source - Self-host - 2 more alternatives · All 4 publish a price. - [Agentplace](https://agentsindex.ai/agentplace) Free, then $29 a month Build customer-facing AI agents that get their own web page, chat and voice. - [Gumloop](https://agentsindex.ai/gumloop) From $37 a month No-code builder for AI agents that connect to company apps, run on triggers and produce files. ## Where we've written about AutoGPT - [Workflow automation tools pricing: what you pay to start](https://agentsindex.ai/blog/workflow-automation-tools-pricing-what-you-pay-to-start) ## Questions about AutoGPT - How much does AutoGPT cost?: AutoGPT costs $50 a month. From agpt.co/pricing, checked 12 November 2026. - Does AutoGPT have an API or an MCP server?: It has an API. It has an MCP server. - Is AutoGPT open source, and can you host it yourself?: Part of it is open source. You can host it yourself. - What have we checked on AutoGPT?: 22 facts, under these headings: What it costs to start, what it works with, what it does on its own, what happens to your data, whether a company can buy it, which models it runs on. - How do we check AutoGPT?: We hold 22 facts on AutoGPT, quoted from 18 pages. Facts last checked 5 November 2026. Price last checked 12 November 2026. Last change found 28 October 2026. 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