As of Sep 30, 2026
Where every comparison comes from.
Every statement about OpenAI Dots, Meta Muse and Grok Bot on our homepage, with the page it came from. Where a source has no date of its own, like a docs or pricing page, we read it on Sep 30, 2026. OpenAI’s and SpaceXAI’s pages block automated reading, so some of their rows rely on press coverage of those pages. “Not found” means we searched their public pages and launch coverage and came up empty.
OpenAI Dots
Head to head
One dot per person. The rest is “later.”
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- eesel, ChatGPT pricingSep 9, 2026
- OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dotSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
Head to head
Dots launched with one agent each. More dots and teams come “later.”
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Head to head
A dot comes with ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium. Both start at $100 a month.
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- eesel, ChatGPT pricingSep 9, 2026
Head to head
We couldn’t find Telegram support, and reports on texting conflict.
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dotSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
Comparison: A team of agents that work together
One dot each, with teams planned
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Asks before risky actions
Built-in rules, Custom Rules and Auto-review
- OpenAI Help Center, Dots privacy, security and safety FAQSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Approval rules you set yourself
Custom Rules
Comparison: Buying things
Buys with approval, using cards saved on merchant sites
Comparison: Text messages (SMS)
Reports conflict on whether it’s planned or a limited US beta
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dotSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
Comparison: Telegram
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: WhatsApp
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Slack or Microsoft Teams
Slack and Teams
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Apps it connects to
4,000+ apps
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Its own cloud computer and browser
Yes
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Scheduled routines
Yes
Comparison: Make your agent look like yours
Pick its shape, color, eyes, glasses and accessories
- OpenAI, ChatGPT docs: Dotschecked Oct 3, 2026
Comparison: Remembers you
Yes
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Comparison: Template marketplace
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Free plan
Paid ChatGPT plans only
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Pricing
$100 a month, with ChatGPT Pro
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
Pricing
ChatGPT Pro tiers: $100, $200 or $500 a month
Pricing
Business Premium: $125 a seat monthly, $100 billed yearly
- eesel, ChatGPT pricingSep 9, 2026
Pricing
Extra dots: Planned, price not announced
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Pricing
Free option: None
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
Pricing
OpenAI says Pro includes a dot. Whether every Pro tier does isn’t confirmed.
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
Trust and safety
Dots’ own onboarding: “Depending on your settings, we may use conversations with your dot to improve our models.”
- Dots onboarding screen, seen first-hand in the owner’s ChatGPT accountSep 30, 2026
Pricing: cheapest way in
$100, With ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- eesel, ChatGPT pricingSep 9, 2026
Meta Muse
Head to head
One agent, and a card before you start.
- TechCrunch, Meta opens early access for new Muse featuresSep 25, 2026
- eesel, Meta Muse agent reviewSep 9, 2026
- Meta Help Center, Muse tasks and channelsSep 2026
- TechCrunch, Meta debuts its Muse AI agentSep 8, 2026
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
Head to head
Muse is a single personal agent. Meta hasn’t announced a team feature.
- TechCrunch, Meta opens early access for new Muse featuresSep 25, 2026
- eesel, Meta Muse agent reviewSep 9, 2026
Head to head
Muse doesn’t do iMessage, and we found no SMS or Telegram support.
Head to head
Its free tier asks for a payment card before you start.
- TechCrunch, Meta debuts its Muse AI agentSep 8, 2026
Head to head
Meta plans to take “a small fee from transactions” when Muse buys for you.
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
Comparison: A team of agents that work together
One agent, with no team feature announced
- eesel, Meta Muse agent reviewSep 9, 2026
- TechCrunch, Meta opens early access for new Muse featuresSep 25, 2026
Comparison: Asks before risky actions
Checks before sensitive actions like email or purchases
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
Comparison: Approval rules you set yourself
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Buying things
Buys with approval through Link by Stripe
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
Comparison: Text messages (SMS)
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Telegram
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: WhatsApp
Yes
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
Comparison: Slack or Microsoft Teams
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Apps it connects to
Many, from Gmail to Plaid, with no published count
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
Comparison: Its own cloud computer and browser
Yes, a private VM with a browser
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
Comparison: Scheduled routines
Yes, including location-based tasks
Comparison: Make your agent look like yours
Rename it, update its avatar, and set its tone by asking
- Meta Help Center, customize your Muse assistantabout Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Remembers you
Yes, and it forgets things on request
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
Comparison: Template marketplace
Not found
Not found in their public pages or launch coverage as of Sep 30, 2026.
Comparison: Free plan
Free tier with limits, card needed to sign up
Pricing
$0 free tier with usage limits
Pricing
Power: $20 a month
Pricing
Maximum: $100 a month
Pricing
Free tier: Needs a payment card to start
- TechCrunch, Meta debuts its Muse AI agentSep 8, 2026
Trust and safety
Meta plans to take “a small fee from transactions” when Muse buys for you.
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
Comparison: WhatsApp (My Ace™ column)
Not allowed in the US. Meta’s terms bar AI assistants like My Ace™
Pricing: cheapest way in
$0, Free tier, card needed to start
Grok Bot
Head to head
Lots of bots. One shared computer.
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
Head to head
All your Grok Bots share one cloud computer. SpaceXAI’s own FAQ says not to use separate bots as a security boundary.
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
Head to head
The cheapest way in is a $20 Cursor plan. There’s no free option we could find.
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
Head to head
No official SMS or Telegram channel that we could find.
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: A team of agents that work together
Yes, group chats of 2 to 6 bots hand off work
- SpaceXAI, Introducing Grok BotAug 11, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Chat and collaborationread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Asks before risky actions
“Ask first” rules and computer takeover
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Approval rules you set yourself
Per-bot “Ask first” rules
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Buying things
Buys with approval through Stripe Link, US only
Comparison: Text messages (SMS)
No official channel found
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Telegram
No official channel found
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: WhatsApp
No official channel found
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Slack or Microsoft Teams
Slack, through Team Bots
- Grok Bot docs, Team Botsread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Apps it connects to
Plugins, plus computer use for the rest
- Cursor Help, Connect Grok Bot pluginsread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Overviewread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Its own cloud computer and browser
Yes, one per account, shared by all your bots
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Scheduled routines
Yes, even with your laptop closed
- Grok Bot docs, Overviewread Sep 30, 2026
- SpaceXAI, Introducing Grok BotAug 11, 2026
Comparison: Make your agent look like yours
Set each bot’s name and avatar, with light or dark mode
- SpaceXAI docs, Grok Bot botschecked Oct 3, 2026
- SpaceXAI docs, Grok Bot settings and notificationschecked Oct 3, 2026
Comparison: Remembers you
Yes, per bot
- Grok Bot docs, Botsread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Template marketplace
Yes, public and team templates
- Grok Bot template marketplaceread Sep 30, 2026
Comparison: Free plan
None found
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
Pricing
$20 a month, with Cursor Pro
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
Pricing
Cursor Pro+ and Ultra: $60 and $200 a month
Pricing
SuperGrok plans: $30 up to $300 a month
Pricing
Past the weekly allowance: Billed at model and token cost
- SpaceXAI, Grok Bot on more plansAug 26, 2026
Pricing
Free option: None found
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
Trust and safety
SpaceXAI’s own FAQ says not to use separate bots as a security boundary, because every bot on your account shares one computer.
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
Pricing: cheapest way in
$20, With a Cursor Pro plan
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
More than one rival
Trust and safety
All three can check out for you once you approve, with cards saved on store sites or with Stripe’s Link.
- OpenAI Help Center, Dots privacy, security and safety FAQSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- RuntimeWire, Grok Bot adds shopping with Stripe LinkAug 28, 2026
Why My Ace™: A whole hand, not one agent.
Dots and Muse each give you one agent. My Ace™ deals you a team of cards, each working its own lane, with the Dealer splitting the big jobs.
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- eesel, Meta Muse agent reviewSep 9, 2026
- TechCrunch, Meta opens early access for new Muse featuresSep 25, 2026
Why My Ace™: It never pays for you.
Dots, Muse and Grok Bot can all check out for you once you approve. My Ace™ finds the thing and hands you the checkout link. Meta plans to take “a small fee from transactions” when Muse buys for you. Instinct’s terms appoint it as your agent to enter agreements and transactions on your behalf.
- OpenAI Help Center, Dots privacy, security and safety FAQSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- RuntimeWire, Grok Bot adds shopping with Stripe LinkAug 28, 2026
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
- Instinct Terms of ServiceAug 26, 2026 (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Why My Ace™: Your conversations don’t train AI models.
Dots’ own onboarding says: “Depending on your settings, we may use conversations with your dot to improve our models.” Instinct’s own policy says it may train its AI models on your information. You can opt out, but content flagged for safety review can still be used.
- Dots onboarding screen, seen first-hand in the owner’s ChatGPT accountSep 30, 2026
- Instinct Terms of ServiceAug 26, 2026 (checked Oct 2, 2026)
- Instinct Privacy PolicyAug 26, 2026 (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Why My Ace™: Separate cards really are separate.
Grok Bot’s FAQ says not to use separate bots as a security boundary, because they share one computer. My Ace™ can give each chat its own private computer.
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
All sources
- OpenAI, Introducing DotsSep 29, 2026
- SiliconANGLE, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- MacRumors, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- TechCrunch, OpenAI launches DotsSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI Help Center, Dots privacy, security and safety FAQSep 29, 2026
- OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dotSep 29, 2026
- Carly, ChatGPT Dots explainedSep 2026
- Pulse 2.0, OpenAI unveils Dots and the $500 Pro tierSep 29, 2026
- eesel, ChatGPT pricingSep 9, 2026
- Meta, Introducing MuseSep 8, 2026
- Meta Help Center, Muse subscriptionsSep 2026
- Meta Help Center, Muse tasks and channelsSep 2026
- TechCrunch, Meta debuts its Muse AI agentSep 8, 2026
- TechCrunch, Everything new coming to MuseSep 23, 2026
- TechCrunch, Meta opens early access for new Muse featuresSep 25, 2026
- eesel, Meta Muse agent reviewSep 9, 2026
- SpaceXAI, Introducing Grok BotAug 11, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Overviewread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, FAQread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Chat and collaborationread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Team Botsread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot template marketplaceread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Mobileread Sep 30, 2026
- RuntimeWire, Grok Bot adds shopping with Stripe LinkAug 28, 2026
- Cursor pricingread Sep 30, 2026
- CloudZero, Cursor pricing2026
- SpaceXAI, Grok Bot on more plansAug 26, 2026
- Cursor Help, Connect Grok Bot pluginsread Sep 30, 2026
- Grok Bot docs, Botsread Sep 30, 2026
- VentureBeat, SpaceXAI's Grok BotAug 11, 2026
- Build Fast with AI, SuperGrok pricing explained2026
- Dots onboarding screen, seen first-hand in the owner’s ChatGPT accountSep 30, 2026
- WhatsApp Business Solution Terms (AI Providers clause)Sep 23, 2026
- Instinct Terms of ServiceAug 26, 2026 (checked Oct 2, 2026)
- Instinct Privacy PolicyAug 26, 2026 (checked Oct 2, 2026)
- OpenAI, ChatGPT docs: Dotschecked Oct 3, 2026
- Meta Help Center, customize your Muse assistantabout Sep 30, 2026
- SpaceXAI docs, Grok Bot botschecked Oct 3, 2026
- SpaceXAI docs, Grok Bot settings and notificationschecked Oct 3, 2026