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3 Cheaper Alternatives to OpenAI's Operator
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3 Cheaper Alternatives to OpenAI's Operator

OpenAI's Operator is an agent designed to handle internet tasks for you, but it comes with a hefty $200/month price tag. Here are 3 alternatives worth exploring.

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Jan 25, 2025
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OpenAI’s Operator is gaining popularity for completing web-based tasks, like booking hotel or flight reservations, fetching summaries or stats from websites, and structuring information. However, it’s currently exclusive to ChatGPT Pro users and comes with a hefty $200/month tag.

If you’re looking for more affordable solutions, here are three alternatives—two open-source and one from none other than Anthropic, which introduced a similar feature almost four months ago!

1. Anthropic’s Computer Use

Anthropic’s Computer Use is built into their Claude AI platform and lets you programmatically execute web-based tasks. This feature is particularly useful for developers and enterprises looking for a safer and more aligned way to automate workflows.

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