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Free Desktop AI Agent

Most desktop AI agents either lock the agent loop behind a subscription or ask you to bring your own model API keys. Lapu AI ships a fully usable Free tier so you can run the agent on your own machine without paying or signing up for a model provider.

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Highlights

  • No credit card required

    Create an account and download Lapu AI for macOS or Windows. The Free tier is available immediately — no payment information, no trial countdown.

  • Built-in frontier models

    Frontier AI is included in the product. You do not need to bring API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google — Lapu AI manages model calls through its own infrastructure.

  • Real desktop tools

    The Free tier includes file read and edit, shell command execution, desktop automation with screenshots, and reusable skills. The agent loop is not feature-gated.

  • Permission-based by default

    Risky actions — file writes, shell commands, desktop input — require your explicit approval. The Free tier ships with the same safety model as paid tiers.

What you get on the Free tier

The Free tier of Lapu AI is the same desktop application as the paid tiers. You get the full agent loop, built-in frontier models, the file and shell tool set, desktop automation via native accessibility APIs, and reusable skills. Free users have a monthly usage allowance for AI reasoning that resets each billing cycle. When you exceed it, the agent surfaces a clear message rather than degrading silently.

How free desktop AI agents typically compare

Free desktop AI agents fall into three rough categories. Open-source agents are free to install but typically require you to bring your own model API key — every reasoning call then bills against the model provider. Cloud-hosted chat assistants offer free tiers that work inside a single chat sandbox. Lapu AI's Free tier is a third option: a desktop-native agent with frontier AI included, no key wrangling, and a usage allowance that resets monthly.

What to look for in a free desktop AI agent

  • Includes the AI — Agents that ship without a model are technically free, but you still pay for every reasoning call. Look for free tiers that include built-in AI.
  • Native desktop application — A free browser tab is not a free desktop agent. Look for a real macOS or Windows app with file and shell access.
  • Permission-gated execution — Free should not mean unsafe. The agent should require your approval before running shell commands or modifying files.
  • Clear usage limits — Verify what is unlimited (the desktop app, local tools) versus metered (AI reasoning) so you know when you will be asked to upgrade.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lapu AI really free?
Yes. The Free tier of Lapu AI is a no-cost plan with no credit card required. It includes the full desktop application, built-in frontier AI within a monthly usage allowance, local file and shell tools, desktop automation, and reusable skills.
Do I need to bring my own API key?
No. Lapu AI manages model access through its own infrastructure, so you do not need an API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any other provider. Reasoning calls count against your Free tier usage allowance.
What happens when I hit the Free tier usage cap?
The agent surfaces a clear message and pauses model-backed steps until your allowance resets or you upgrade. Local tools that do not call the model continue to work.
What is included in paid tiers that the Free tier does not have?
Paid tiers raise the AI reasoning allowance and add team and enterprise features such as shared usage pools, SSO/SAML, dedicated SLAs, and custom deployment. The local agent runtime, tool set, and permission model are identical.
Where is my data stored on the Free tier?
Files and workspace data stay on your machine. There is no Lapu AI cloud workspace. When the agent reasons about a task, only the relevant context is sent to the model endpoint via Lapu AI infrastructure — no ambient data collection.

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