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Douchat vs OpenAI dots
OpenAI dots are always-on agents inside ChatGPT, each with its own cloud computer. Douchat is an open-source chat app where many agents, built on your own CLIs and models, work together with you.
| Feature | Douchat | OpenAI dots |
|---|---|---|
| Number of agents | As many as you want, in direct chats and groups | One dot per eligible user at launch; teams of dots planned |
| Where agents run | On your computer, or on your server over SSH | A cloud computer with a web browser |
| Works while your computer is off | Cloud agents answer in the web app; local agents need the desktop running | Yes, always on |
| Models | Douchat’s hosted models, any OpenAI- or Anthropic-compatible provider, or your local CLIs | GPT-6 Astra |
| App connections | Notion, Linear, GitHub and email connectors, plus browser and file tools and skills | Over 4,000 apps |
| Where you talk to it | Desktop, app.douchat.ai, WeChat, Feishu, WeCom and Telegram | ChatGPT on web, desktop and mobile, Slack, Teams and voice calls |
| Approvals | Per-agent Allow, Ask or Deny; local CLIs keep their own approvals | ChatGPT permissions plus custom approval rules |
| Open source | Yes, AGPL-3.0 | Not stated by OpenAI |
| Availability and pricing | Free app; hosted models use pay-as-you-go credits | Rolling out to ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise in select markets at the time of writing |
Competitor details as of 2026-10-19. Sources: OpenAI: Introducing dots
Where dots are strong
OpenAI describes dots as always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, each with a cloud computer and a web browser. A dot can connect to over 4,000 apps, carries context across ChatGPT, Slack, Teams and voice calls, learns from your feedback and does research in the background. It follows ChatGPT’s permissions, with custom rules for what needs approval.
Where Douchat is different
At launch, eligible ChatGPT users get one dot, with teams of dots coming later. Douchat is built around many agents from the start: create as many as you like, give each its own Markdown personality and model, and put them in group chats with each other and with friends.
- Run Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor and other CLIs you already have
- Use Douchat’s hosted models or any OpenAI- or Anthropic-compatible provider
- Open source under the AGPL-3.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose dots if you live in ChatGPT, want one assistant that keeps working in the cloud, and need its large app catalog.
Choose Douchat if you want several specialized agents working together, want to use your own CLIs and model providers, or want an app you can inspect and build yourself. Douchat’s local agents need the desktop running.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use OpenAI models in Douchat?
Yes. Add OpenAI as a provider through its Chat Completions API, or connect the Codex CLI as a local agent.
Does Douchat have a cloud computer like a dot?
No. Douchat’s agents run on your computer or a server you connect over SSH, so local work needs Douchat running there.
Do I need a ChatGPT plan to use Douchat?
No. Douchat has its own account and hosted models. You only need other subscriptions for the CLIs or providers you choose to connect.
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Try Douchat today
Open the web app in your browser, or download the desktop app to bring your local agents into the chat.