OpenWork launches as open-source desktop alternative to Claude Cowork — no account needed, local models supported, mobile still missing }” is the SEO title. It uses “Claude Cowork”, the top Google suggestion, and reflects what the source actually says: OpenWork is positioned as that alternative, it’s desktop-only for now, and mobile isn’t here yet. No invented features. No speculation. Just what XDA reported. And it leads with the concrete fact: this thing exists, it’s free, it’s open-source, and it’s built for desktops, not phones, not tablets, not cloud-first workflows. That’s the first sentence. That’s the news. Not “AI is evolving”. Not “a new era of automation”. Just: OpenWork is out. You can download it. It runs on your Mac, Windows or Linux machine. Right now. No sign-up required to start. But if you want automations. The core reason people use Cowork-style tools, you’ll need a free account. And those automations only run while the app is open. Unlike Claude, which keeps churning in the background even after you close your laptop. That’s a hard limitation. XDA calls it “a massive downside depending on your workflow”. So we do too. Not “some users may find it limiting”. Massive. Downside. Workflow-dependent. Clear. Local models are supported. Via Ollama and LM Studio, and they run offline, no API key, no internet. But XDA notes smaller ones “can struggle to call tools reliably”. So we say that. Not “may require tuning” or “best suited for lighter tasks”. They struggle. That’s the report. Free cloud models are also in: Big Pickle (a “stealth model”, free for a limited time), plus rotating options through OpenCode Zen. Weekly cap. Sign in for more allowance. Data collected during the free period “may also be used to improve the model”. We quote that phrasing. It’s precise, neutral, and sourced. Model flexibility is where OpenWork pulls ahead: 50+ providers, including Anthropic and OpenAI keys, plus local. Claude ties you to Anthropic. OpenWork doesn’t. That’s factual differentiation, not opinion. The SKILL.md compatibility is real: custom skills from Claude work without import. Migration prompts exist for larger setups. Built-in browser? Yes, but XDA says Claude added one “a few months ago”, so it’s now a tie, not an edge. And OpenWork asks before every click or keystroke. Some will like that. Others will find it “tedious pretty quickly”. We quote that too. It’s XDA’s judgment, not ours. Mobile? Explicitly missing. “Still something that’s on the roadmap.” Not “coming soon”. Not “in development”. On the roadmap. Which means not shipping. Not usable. Not relevant to Android or iOS readers, so this story stays in desktop software, not mobile. The section hint said “mobiles”, but the reporting is all about Windows/macOS/Linux desktop apps, local inference, and desktop-only automations. So we correct it. This belongs in Desktop AI Tools. Launch date? Not stated. Pricing? Free. Team plan is $10 per seat/month for cloud automations. A clear upsell path, but the core app is free. No Indian or US price listed beyond that, so no Rs or $ figures beyond the Team tier. Availability? Downloadable now, per XDA. Next step? Mobile app remains future-facing. Live dashboards are “in preview”. And the biggest gap, running automations headlessly. Stays a free-plan constraint. So the forward motion is clear: if you need scheduled, offline, local-first AI automation on desktop, OpenWork is live. If you need it on your phone, or to run while your laptop sleeps, you’re still waiting.