PyGPT vs Dorothy
A side-by-side comparison of PyGPT and Dorothy — pricing, license, deployment, and where each tool wins.
PyGPT
pygpt.net
Personal desktop AI assistant with chat, vision, agents, image generation, tools and commands, voice control and more.
Dorothy
github.com
Open-source desktop app to orchestrate multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini) simultaneously with automations, Kanban management, and remote control.
| Feature | PyGPT | Dorothy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Model | Open-source | Freemium |
| License | open-source | Proprietary |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Category | Code & Development | Code & Development |
| Self-hosted | ✓Yes | ✕No |
| Free tier | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
Pick PyGPT if…
- ✓You want full source-code access and no per-seat fees.
- ✓You need to self-host for compliance, privacy, or cost.
- ✓Broader tag coverage in our catalog (proxy for feature breadth).
Pick Dorothy if…
- ✓You prefer Dorothy's feature set or ecosystem fit.