OpenWork vs Sidenote
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.
OpenWork
Open-source desktop AI workspace for running 50+ LLMs on local files, sharing skills and MCP setups, and automating team workflows.
Read the full reviewSidenote
Sidenote is a Chrome extension that leverages AI to instantly convert meeting notes into actionable business outputs.
Read the full review| Attribute | OpenWork | Sidenote |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing type | Free + paid (from $10/mo) | Free + paid (from $8.3/mo) |
| Korean support | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web browser | Web, Chrome Extension |
| Open source | No | No |
| API available | - | - |
| SDK | - | - |
| LLM-based | - | - |
| Multimodal | - | - |
| AI model | OpenAI models, Anthropic Claude models, Google Gemini models, Mistral, Local models | - |
| GitHub Stars | 23.4K | - |
| Vendor | Different AI, Inc. d/b/a OpenWork | Sidenote |
| Category | Productivity & Automation | Productivity & Automation |
| Details | View | View |
OpenWork key features
- Support for over 50 LLM providers and local models
- Local-first desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Natural language AI agent tasks targeting files and tools
- Execution of browser automation and task workflows
- Sharing skills, MCP servers, plugins, and model settings
- OpenWork Connect MCP gateway for organizations
Sidenote key features
- AI conversion of notes to emails and invites
- Automatic generation of support tickets
- Creation of reminders and action items