Mates

Claude Cowork

by Anthropic

Claude's agent mode that works across your files, apps and a built-in browser, runs scheduled tasks and keeps going in the cloud.

WebsiteChangelogNo public code
Priceclaude.com/product
Included in plans from $20/mo
Claude Pro and up; uses limits faster than chat
Licenseclaude.com/product
Closed source
Platformsclaude.com/product
Desktop, Web, iOS, Android
Web and mobile in beta
Launchedclaude.com/blog
Jan 12, 2026
Research preview; merged with chat Sep 2026

What it can do

The same 11 checks for every agent, each linked to the page it came from.

Its own cloud computerPartlyKeeps working in the cloud when your laptop is closedProduct: Cowork
Uses a web browserYesBuilt-in browser separate from your ownProduct: Cowork
Remembers between chatsYesCowork memory and projectsDocs: Changelog
Routines and schedulesYesScheduled tasks run unattendedProduct: Cowork
App connectors or MCPYesConnectors, plugins and MCP serversDocs: Changelog
Asks before risky actionsYesShows its plan and waits before significant actionsProduct: Cowork
Teams or several agentsPartlyTeam plans with admin controls; work is per personProduct: Cowork
Works in iMessage, WhatsApp or TelegramNot documentedThe maker's pages don't sayNo source says
VoiceYesVoice mode and dictationDocs: Changelog
Bring your own model or keyNot documentedThe maker's pages don't sayNo source says
Can be self-hostedNot documentedThe maker's pages don't sayNo source says

How it differs from Mates

One person's Claude working on their files and apps; Mates gives a team named mates, each with its own computer and email address.

See Mates' entry

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Gemini SparkPersonal agent in the Gemini app that runs in Google's cloud, acts in Workspace apps and the browser, and runs scheduled tasks.Google · $19.99/mo
GensparkAI workspace whose Super Agent plans and carries out tasks in a sandbox with a real browser, producing slides, sheets and docs.Genspark · Free tier

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