# Crevio vs Hermes Agent: Run the agent, or run the business Hermes Agent is one of the most capable open-source agents. It writes its own skills, remembers across sessions, and reaches you on almost any chat app. Crevio gives you an always-on agent too, with the store, payments, and guardrails already taken care of. Last updated September 2026 [Get started for free](/users/signup)[See pricing](/pricing) ## Crevio Crevio is a hosted AI platform that builds and runs an online business. Its agent has its own cloud computer, 3,000+ managed integrations, and a store, checkout, and email list to work in. Choose Crevio when you want an agent that runs your business without running a server. - 3,000+ integrations - Payments built in - Free plan ![](/vite/assets/hermes-D0DosXDz.png) ## Hermes Agent Hermes Agent is a free, open-source agent from Nous Research. You host it yourself, pick any model, and talk to it from Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, and more. Choose Hermes if you want full control and are happy to run it. ## Crevio and Hermes Agent, side by side FeatureCrevio ![](/vite/assets/hermes-D0DosXDz.png)Hermes Agent What it isCrevioA hosted AI platform that builds and runs an online business.Hermes AgentAn open-source, self-improving agent you install and run. SetupCrevioSign up and describe the business. The store is live the same day.Hermes AgentInstall it on your machine, a server, or Nous's Hermes Cloud, add model keys, and connect your chat apps. Where you talk to itCrevioThe Crevio web app.Hermes Agent20+ chat apps, including Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, and email, plus a CLI and desktop app. Store and paymentsCrevioWebsite, checkout, subscriptions, and invoices built in.Hermes AgentNone built in. It can write the code, and you host and maintain it. GuardrailsCrevioApproval before spend, customer emails, and refunds, with per-bot permissions and rollback.Hermes AgentApproval of risky commands, judged by a helper model by default, with manual and off modes. SecurityCrevioHosted, with tenant isolation and encrypted credentials.Hermes AgentYour responsibility. Several CVEs were fixed in 2026, including prompt injection in the prompt builder and memory tool. ModelsCrevioFrontier models picked per job, or bring your own keys.Hermes AgentAny provider or local model you configure. PricingCrevioFree plan. Pro is $20/mo and Business $50/mo, plus a transaction fee from 5% down to 1%.Hermes AgentFree software. You pay for models and hosting, or use Nous Portal plans from $20/mo. ## Nothing to host or patch. Hermes runs wherever you put it, which means the server, the updates, the model keys, and the chat gateways are yours to keep running and secure. Crevio is hosted. Your agent has its own cloud computer, keeps working with your laptop closed, and gets updates without you doing anything. Every morning at 7, check overnight orders and failed payments, and send me a summary. Creviofinished the work in Crevio ![](/icon-192.png)Crevio morning-briefing CrevioBot Good morning. Overnight you had 7 orders and $286 in sales. 1 renewal failed, and a reminder went out. Nothing is waiting for you today. ## Guardrails for the business, not just the shell. Hermes checks risky commands before it runs them, which protects your machine. It doesn't know which actions matter to your business, like spending ad budget or emailing customers. Crevio's approvals are about the business. You choose which actions wait for you, like spending money, emailing customers, or issuing a refund, each bot has its own permissions, and you can roll your site back to any earlier version. Set up a Support bot that answers customers and looks up orders, but asks me before any refund. Creviofinished the work in Crevio ![](/icon-192.png)Crevio S Support Bot permissions - **Can use:** Customer inbox, orders - **Refunds:** Always asks you first - **Can't use:** Ads, email campaigns, pricing - **Tone:** Warm and brief, from your brand memory Permissions saved · change them any time ## A business, not only an agent. Hermes can learn almost any workflow and write code for anything you ask. The storefront, checkout, customer records, and email list would still be software you build and host. Crevio comes with all of that, and its agent works inside it. "Launch a new product" ends with a live page and a tested checkout. Turn my Notion templates into a product: $19 each or $49 for the bundle. Creviofinished the work in Stripe ![](https://assets.pipedream.net/s.v0/app_OD5hrX/logo/orig)Stripe Prices · Calm Desk Templates | Product | Price | Delivery | | --- | --- | --- | | Weekly Planner | $19 | Instant | | Habit Tracker | $19 | Instant | | Full bundle | $49 | Instant | 3 prices live on checkout The honest take ## Where Hermes Agent is the stronger pick No tool wins every comparison. Hermes Agent is a strong product, and for some people it is the better fit. Here is where we would point you to it. ### Free and yours MIT licensed and self-hostable. You own the data and the machine, and you can use any model, including local ones. ### Reach and flexibility More chat channels, full terminal and code access, and a very large community building skills. ### Low cost to run It can cost very little at low usage, whether on your own hardware or on Nous's hosted cloud. Pricing at a glance ## Free to start. Pay as the business grows. ### Crevio Free to start - Starter$0/mo · 5% transaction fee - Pro$20/mo · 2.5% transaction fee - Business$50/mo · 1% transaction fee Paid plans include monthly credits for AI work. Top-ups cost $0.02 per credit. Transaction fees are on top of Stripe's own processing fees. ![](/vite/assets/hermes-D0DosXDz.png) ### Hermes Agent Free Open source under the MIT license. You pay for models and hosting. Nous Portal plans run from $20/mo, and Hermes Cloud from about $0.56 a day while running. ## When to choose Hermes Agent vs Crevio ### Choose Crevio if - You want an agent that runs a store, not one you have to host - You'd rather not manage servers, updates, and security - You want checkout, customer records, and email built in - You want approvals on spend, customer emails, and refunds ![](/vite/assets/hermes-D0DosXDz.png) ### Choose Hermes Agent if - You want complete control over code, models, and data - You're comfortable running and securing your own server - You want the agent in many chat apps - You want a personal agent rather than a business ## The short version Hermes Agent is a remarkable open-source project. It improves its own skills, remembers what you've worked on, and reaches you on more chat apps than almost anything else. The trade-off is that you're also its operator, choosing the models, hosting it, and keeping it secure. Crevio is hosted, and it's built for one job, running an online business. The agent comes with a store, a checkout, a customer list, and an inbox to work in, plus approvals built around the actions that matter to a business. ## Which one should you pick? If you enjoy running your own stack and want a personal agent that's entirely yours, Hermes is a great choice. If you want an agent that sells, follows up, and reports while you do something else, start with Crevio. ## Questions people ask before choosing ### Is Crevio an alternative to Hermes Agent? For running an online business, yes. Crevio gives you an always-on agent with its own computer, plus the store, payments, and email it needs. For a personal agent you host and customize, Hermes is the better fit. ### Is Hermes Agent safe to use for a business? It can be, if you treat it like any server you're responsible for. Keep it updated, keep approvals on, isolate it in Docker, and limit what each key and gateway can do. Several vulnerabilities were fixed in 2026, so staying current matters. ### Can I use my own models with Crevio? Yes. Crevio picks a model for each job by default, and you can bring your own model keys on every plan. ### Is Crevio free? Yes. The Starter plan is free with a 5% transaction fee. Pro is $20 a month with a 2.5% fee and Business is $50 a month with a 1% fee. ## More comparisons [![](/vite/assets/instinct-CrzW51N5.png)Crevio vs InstinctInstinct runs your errands by text. Crevio runs your business.](/compare/crevio-vs-instinct)[![](/vite/assets/muse-9ohtYjro.svg)Crevio vs MuseMeta's Muse runs your errands. Crevio runs your business.](/compare/crevio-vs-muse)[![](/vite/assets/openclaw-CH0tpUdU.svg)Crevio vs OpenClawOpenClaw is an agent you host and secure. Crevio is a hosted agent that runs a business.](/compare/crevio-vs-openclaw) [See all comparisons](/compare) ## Ready to let AI run your business? Start free. No credit card required. Your AI business partner is waiting. 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