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Head to headchecked 19 Oct 2026

Pally vs Hermes Agent

  • United StatesBoth available
  • United KingdomOnly Hermes Agent fully
  • European UnionOnly Hermes Agent fully
Pally: 7 of 10 capabilities have a sourced yes. The rest are partly, no or not yet clear. A count, not a score.Works in your accounts: YesUses a browser or computer: YesWorks while you're away: YesLives in chat apps: YesMakes phone calls: YesCan pay for things: YesAsks before sending or paying: YesWorks in German: UnclearData can stay in the EU: UnclearRuns on your own hardware: No7PallyPally Technologies
Hermes Agent: 4 of 10 capabilities have a sourced yes. The rest are partly, no or not yet clear. A count, not a score.Works in your accounts: UnclearUses a browser or computer: UnclearWorks while you're away: YesLives in chat apps: YesMakes phone calls: UnclearCan pay for things: UnclearAsks before sending or paying: UnclearWorks in German: UnclearData can stay in the EU: YesRuns on your own hardware: Yes4Hermes AgentNous Research
Availability
Where you can use it
USYesUKUnclearEUUnclearDE tested

No published country list. Works over iMessage, RCS and Telegram.

USYesUKYesEUYes

Runs on your own hardware anywhere.

Cheapest way in
Free

Free for everyone, with a usage limit that refills through the week. Cloud Mac add-on. VIP is invitation-only at $1,000/mo.

Free

MIT licensed. You pay for the model and server you use.

What it can do
Works in your accounts
YesSaved logins, WhatsApp as linked devicePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
UnclearNo source yet
Uses a browser or computer
YesWebsites, Mac screenPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
UnclearNo source yet
Works while you're away
YesEvent automations and suggestionsPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
YesAutonomous, keeps runningPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
Lives in chat apps
YesiMessage, RCS, WhatsApp, TelegramPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
YesTelegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsAppPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
Makes phone calls
YesCalls businessesPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
UnclearNo source yet
Can pay for things
YesThrough your payment walletPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
UnclearNo source yet
Asks before sending or paying
YesBefore sending, booking or buyingPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
UnclearNo source yet
Works in German
UnclearNo source yet
UnclearNo source yet
Data can stay in the EU
UnclearNo source yet
YesAll data stays on your machinePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
Runs on your own hardware
NoHosted servicePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
YesLinux, macOS, WSL2Per the maker, 19 Oct 2026
Details
What it can touch
  • Gmail and Outlook
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack and Notion
  • Phone calls
  • WhatsApp inbox
  • Purchases
  • Telegram
  • Discord
  • Slack
  • WhatsApp
  • Your server
How it asks before acting
Before it acts

Shows every message, purchase or invite word for word before it leaves. Pays with a single-use card capped at the approved amount.

Before it acts

Depends on your configuration.

Watch out for

Listing details are vendor-supplied and not yet audited.

You run and secure the server yourself. All data stays on your machine.

Launched
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People to follow
Sources
  1. The AI Agent Index, updated 13 Oct 2026
  2. Pally pricing
  3. Pally, facts for AI assistants, 18 Oct 2026
  1. Hermes Agent, about

Facts only, no scores. We have not tested these agents hands-on unless an entry says so.

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