holaOS vs Orkas
Local-first desktop workspaces for AI agents compared
holaOS and Orkas are desktop apps for working with AI agents locally and connecting them to tools and models. holaOS centers on combining agents with workplace apps, integrations, and shared memory, while Orkas centers on a Commander coordinating specialist agents through multi-step tasks.
holaOS: Build a Local-First Workspace for AI Agents
holaOS is an Electron desktop workspace that puts agents beside apps, chat tools, files, and integrations, with shared local memory. It suits teams that want to customize how agents work across their existing systems while keeping workspace data on their machines.
Orkas: Coordinate AI Agent Teams from a Desktop App
Orkas is a local-first desktop app for directing a Commander and specialist AI agents from one chat. It suits people who want to coordinate research, document work, and coding tools locally, using their own model keys.
| holaOS | Orkas | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| License | — | MIT |
| Stars | 11.4k | 2.1k |
| Forks | 728 | 88 |
| Last analyzed | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Key differences
- holaOS combines agents with interactive apps, integrations, chat tools, MCP servers, and shared workspace memory; Orkas focuses on delegating work among a Commander and specialist agents.
- holaOS supports Claude Code, Codex, and its built-in agent; Orkas connects agents to configurable model providers, local endpoints, and supported external CLI agents.
- holaOS is written in TypeScript and reports a modified Apache 2.0 license with additional conditions; Orkas is written in JavaScript and uses the MIT license.
- holaOS documents desktop support for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with its one-line installer targeting macOS, Linux, and WSL; Orkas provides packaged builds for macOS and Windows, while Linux runs from source.
- holaOS has 11.5k stars and 730 forks; Orkas has 2.1k stars and 88 forks.
Choose holaOS if you…
- want agents alongside workplace apps, chat tools, and integrations in one workspace.
- need shared memory stored locally as readable, editable files.
- prefer to use Claude Code, Codex, or holaOS's built-in agent in a shared workspace.
Choose Orkas if you…
- want a Commander to delegate multi-step tasks to specialist agents.
- need local document retrieval with full-text search and on-device embeddings.
- want to connect different model providers or local endpoints, with provider choice configurable per agent.
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