PERSONAL ASSISTANTS · RESEARCH HANDOFFS
Muse vs Grok Bot vs dots
Compare assistants for research, saved context and continuing work, with hosting and projected costs alongside their capabilities.
Showing Muse (Meta), Grok Bot, dots (OpenAI).
| Compare capabilities | | | |
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| Research | |||
| Conversation handoff Conversation handoff Lets you give an assistant a research task through a conversation. The cell identifies the message, call or chat route used to start that work. | Yes Message or call Yes Message a named Bot Yes App or WhatsApp goal Yes Slack, DM or web chat Yes Configured messaging channel | Yes Message or call Yes Message a named Bot Yes App or WhatsApp goal Yes Slack, DM or web chat Yes Configured messaging channel | Yes Message or call Yes Message a named Bot Yes App or WhatsApp goal Yes Slack, DM or web chat Yes Configured messaging channel |
| Saved context Saved context Retains information for later conversations or assignments. This can include preferences, files, notes or ongoing responsibilities, depending on the assistant. | Yes Saved notes + ongoing responsibilities Yes Role context + shared files/logins Yes Preferences + cloud browser context Yes Workspace memory + files + skills Yes Sessions, files + workspace memory | Yes Saved notes + ongoing responsibilities Yes Role context + shared files/logins Yes Preferences + cloud browser context Yes Workspace memory + files + skills Yes Sessions, files + workspace memory | Yes Saved notes + ongoing responsibilities Yes Role context + shared files/logins Yes Preferences + cloud browser context Yes Workspace memory + files + skills Yes Sessions, files + workspace memory |
| Continuing work | |||
| Background work Background work Continues an assigned task after you leave the conversation. The cell includes any hosting or online-computer requirement that affects whether work can continue. | Yes Assigned cloud work Yes Routines run with app/laptop closed Yes Longer tasks continue after app closes Yes — configured host Host must remain online | Yes Assigned cloud work Yes Routines run with app/laptop closed Yes Longer tasks continue after app closes Yes — configured host Host must remain online | Yes Assigned cloud work Yes Routines run with app/laptop closed Yes Longer tasks continue after app closes Yes — configured host Host must remain online |
| Scheduled work Scheduled work Runs work at a set time or when a supported event occurs. Available scheduling controls and event connections vary by assistant. | Yes Schedules + supported events Yes Scheduled skills + routines Yes Scheduled or triggered routines Yes Persistent jobs + heartbeat checks | Yes Schedules + supported events Yes Scheduled skills + routines Yes Scheduled or triggered routines Yes Persistent jobs + heartbeat checks | Yes Schedules + supported events Yes Scheduled skills + routines Yes Scheduled or triggered routines Yes Persistent jobs + heartbeat checks |
| Proactive suggestions Proactive suggestions Surfaces suggestions, reminders or follow-up information without a new request each time. Permissions to take action are separate from the ability to suggest it. | Yes Suggestions; action permissions separate Yes Goal suggestions + change follow-up Yes Daily briefs + nudges Yes — configured heartbeat Periodic checks can surface items | Yes Suggestions; action permissions separate Yes Goal suggestions + change follow-up Yes Daily briefs + nudges Yes — configured heartbeat Periodic checks can surface items | Yes Suggestions; action permissions separate Yes Goal suggestions + change follow-up Yes Daily briefs + nudges Yes — configured heartbeat Periodic checks can surface items |
| Access | |||
| Connected apps Connected apps Uses information or tools from other apps you connect. Access depends on the accounts, permissions and integrations you authorize. | Yes Authorized connected sources Yes Account tools + shared logins Yes Configurable read/write access Yes Authorize sources and tools Yes — operator configured Channels, browser + file tools | Yes Authorized connected sources Yes Account tools + shared logins Yes Configurable read/write access Yes Authorize sources and tools Yes — operator configured Channels, browser + file tools | Yes Authorized connected sources Yes Account tools + shared logins Yes Configurable read/write access Yes Authorize sources and tools Yes — operator configured Channels, browser + file tools |
| Where it runs Where it runs Shows where the assistant runs and what must stay available for it to work. A hosted service and a computer or server you maintain have different setup requirements. | Cloud / connected computer Local work needs computer online Cloud computer All Bots share files + logins Cloud computer US/Canada rollout; access varies Hosted assistant Shared vs personal context differs Your computer / server Install + maintain Gateway | Cloud / connected computer Local work needs computer online Cloud computer All Bots share files + logins Cloud computer US/Canada rollout; access varies Hosted assistant Shared vs personal context differs Your computer / server Install + maintain Gateway | Cloud / connected computer Local work needs computer online Cloud computer All Bots share files + logins Cloud computer US/Canada rollout; access varies Hosted assistant Shared vs personal context differs Your computer / server Install + maintain Gateway |
| Action approval Action approval Describes when the assistant asks before taking an action. Approval rules, account permissions and sign-in requirements can pause a task. | Yes Permissions or sign-in can pause work Yes Sensitive actions / sign-in may pause Yes Before email sends or purchases Operator configured Shared Gateway is one trust domain | Yes Permissions or sign-in can pause work Yes Sensitive actions / sign-in may pause Yes Before email sends or purchases Operator configured Shared Gateway is one trust domain | Yes Permissions or sign-in can pause work Yes Sensitive actions / sign-in may pause Yes Before email sends or purchases Operator configured Shared Gateway is one trust domain |
| Price your use | |||
| Plan & billing Plan & billing Shows the plan used for this comparison and its billing term. Choosing another plan updates its features, included AI and projected cost together. | Eligible Pro entry tier From $100/month Rollout + regional eligibility applies X Premium $30.00/month Other current subscriptions and eligible existing accounts also provide access Free access Free Subscriptions provide additional usage Team · 1 active user From $29.99/month Billed monthly Open-source software Free Model and infrastructure costs depend on configuration | Eligible Pro entry tier From $100/month Rollout + regional eligibility applies X Premium $30.00/month Other current subscriptions and eligible existing accounts also provide access Free access Free Subscriptions provide additional usage Team · 1 active user From $29.99/month Billed monthly Open-source software Free Model and infrastructure costs depend on configuration | Eligible Pro entry tier From $100/month Rollout + regional eligibility applies X Premium $30.00/month Other current subscriptions and eligible existing accounts also provide access Free access Free Subscriptions provide additional usage Team · 1 active user From $29.99/month Billed monthly Open-source software Free Model and infrastructure costs depend on configuration |
| Included AI Included AI Shows the AI allowance included in the selected plan. Credits, tokens and generation time measure different things, so the allowances are shown in each app’s own units. | Work/Codex allowances Weekly allowance Free for most use 3,000 pooled workspace credits None — configure provider or local model | Work/Codex allowances Weekly allowance Free for most use 3,000 pooled workspace credits None — configure provider or local model | Work/Codex allowances Weekly allowance Free for most use 3,000 pooled workspace credits None — configure provider or local model |
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Separate API estimate
Separate API estimate Estimates a separate AI provider charge from the model and monthly token amounts below. Required API charges enter the projection; optional API use is excluded from the total. | No separate API charge Optional; not in total On-demand model/token charges extra No separate API charge No separate API charge More active users + top-ups extra Unknown API-key route; model and usage below | No separate API charge Optional; not in total On-demand model/token charges extra No separate API charge No separate API charge More active users + top-ups extra Unknown API-key route; model and usage below | No separate API charge Optional; not in total On-demand model/token charges extra No separate API charge No separate API charge More active users + top-ups extra Unknown API-key route; model and usage below |
| Projected total Projected total Projects the selected plan’s cost over the number of years below, using today’s price and constant monthly usage. It includes required estimated API use; unconfirmed prices stay unknown and project quotes are not treated as subscriptions. | From $3,600 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $1,080 On-demand model/token charges extra $0.00 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded From $1,080 More active users + top-ups extra Unknown $0 (currency unspecified) application fee + unpriced AI; Hosting + hardware also extra | From $3,600 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $1,080 On-demand model/token charges extra $0.00 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded From $1,080 More active users + top-ups extra Unknown $0 (currency unspecified) application fee + unpriced AI; Hosting + hardware also extra | From $3,600 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $1,080 On-demand model/token charges extra $0.00 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded From $1,080 More active users + top-ups extra Unknown $0 (currency unspecified) application fee + unpriced AI; Hosting + hardware also extra |
At today’s listed prices, with the same plan and usage each month. A projection, not a price guarantee. Tax, currency conversion and extra allowances are excluded.
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dots (OpenAI)
- Conversation handoff
- Yes · Message or call
- Saved context
- Yes · Saved notes + ongoing responsibilities
- Background work
- Yes · Assigned cloud work
- Scheduled work
- Yes · Schedules + supported events
- Proactive suggestions
- Yes · Suggestions; action permissions separate
- Connected apps
- Yes · Authorized connected sources
- Where it runs
- Cloud / connected computer · Local work needs computer online
- Action approval
- Yes · Permissions or sign-in can pause work
- Eligible Pro entry tier · From $100/month · Work/Codex allowances · Rollout + regional eligibility applies
Grok Bot
- Conversation handoff
- Yes · Message a named Bot
- Saved context
- Yes · Role context + shared files/logins
- Background work
- Yes · Routines run with app/laptop closed
- Scheduled work
- Yes · Scheduled skills + routines
- Connected apps
- Yes · Account tools + shared logins
- Where it runs
- Cloud computer · All Bots share files + logins
- Action approval
- Yes · Sensitive actions / sign-in may pause
- X Premium · $30.00/month · Weekly allowance · Other current subscriptions and eligible existing accounts also provide access · On-demand model/token charges extra
Muse (Meta)
- Conversation handoff
- Yes · App or WhatsApp goal
- Saved context
- Yes · Preferences + cloud browser context
- Background work
- Yes · Longer tasks continue after app closes
- Proactive suggestions
- Yes · Goal suggestions + change follow-up
- Connected apps
- Yes · Configurable read/write access
- Where it runs
- Cloud computer · US/Canada rollout; access varies
- Action approval
- Yes · Before email sends or purchases
- Free access · Free · Free for most use · Subscriptions provide additional usage
Lindy
- Conversation handoff
- Yes · Slack, DM or web chat
- Saved context
- Yes · Workspace memory + files + skills
- Scheduled work
- Yes · Scheduled or triggered routines
- Proactive suggestions
- Yes · Daily briefs + nudges
- Connected apps
- Yes · Authorize sources and tools
- Where it runs
- Hosted assistant · Shared vs personal context differs
- Team · 1 active user · From $29.99/month · 3,000 pooled workspace credits · More active users + top-ups extra
OpenClaw
- Conversation handoff
- Yes · Configured messaging channel
- Saved context
- Yes · Sessions, files + workspace memory
- Background work
- Yes — configured host · Host must remain online
- Scheduled work
- Yes · Persistent jobs + heartbeat checks
- Proactive suggestions
- Yes — configured heartbeat · Periodic checks can surface items
- Connected apps
- Yes — operator configured · Channels, browser + file tools
- Where it runs
- Your computer / server · Install + maintain Gateway
- Action approval
- Operator configured · Shared Gateway is one trust domain
- Open-source software · Free · None — configure provider or local model · Model and infrastructure costs depend on configuration · Hosting + hardware also extra