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Grok Bot vs Meta Muse vs Dots vs Claude Cowork: four-way matrix (November 2026, unofficial)
Verdict (Nov 2026): Meta Muse for life-admin where offered; OpenAI Dots for always-on ChatGPT work where eligible; Claude Cowork for doc/folder handoffs; Grok Bot for named Bots, routines, Vault shopping, and Calls. Matrix cells are sourced only — no invented benchmarks.
One matrix for four desktop/agent products people keep comparing on X: Grok Bot, Meta Muse, OpenAI Dots, and Claude Cowork. Only cells we could source from official pages are marked as sourced. No invented benchmarks, user counts, or win rates. Claude Duet is noted separately and not scored as Cowork. Independent and unofficial.
Last updated 2026-11-04 · Published 2026-11-04 · By Tristan Workman · Independent and unofficial; not affiliated with xAI, Grok, X, or Cursor.
Comparison table · As of Nov 2026
| Grok Bot | Meta Muse | OpenAI Dots | Claude Cowork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Named Bots + routines | Personal AI agent | Always-on ChatGPT agents | Knowledge-work agent |
| Entry paid / free | Premium $30+; no Bot on Plus | Free + Power $20 / Max $100 | With ChatGPT Pro / Business Premium | With paid Claude (Pro ~$20+) |
| Availability note | X Subscription; @bot region limits | Not all locations (Meta) | Rollout; Pro excludes EEA/UK/CH | Paid Claude plans |
| PSTN Calls | Terms §2.7 (rolling out) | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified |
| Self-host | No | No | No | No |
Sourced cells only from x.ai/pricing, docs.x.ai/grok-bot, Meta Muse help, OpenAI dots pages, Anthropic Cowork pages. Units differ across vendors.
The short answer
Use this page to shortlist, then read the dedicated vs guides for depth. If a product isn't offered in your country or plan, that row is done.
Rough job fit (not a benchmark): life-admin where Meta Muse is offered → Meta Muse; always-on ChatGPT-centric projects where Dots are offered → Dots; Claude folder/doc handoffs → Cowork; named Bots + routines + Vault shopping + Calls → Grok Bot.
This guide is independent and unofficial. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by xAI, Grok, X, Cursor, Meta, OpenAI, or Anthropic.
Matrix: what it is (sourced)
Grok Bot — Named AI Bots with skills, routines, connectors, cloud computer (x.ai/bot, docs.x.ai/grok-bot). Sourced.
Meta Muse — Meta's personal AI agent with free and paid Muse subscriptions (Meta Muse subscriptions help; ai.meta.com/muse). Sourced.
OpenAI Dots — Always-on ChatGPT agents with their own cloud computer (OpenAI Introducing dots, Sept 29, 2026). Sourced.
Claude Cowork — Anthropic knowledge-work agent for multi-step tasks across files/tools/browser; merging with Claude chat (claude.com/product/cowork). Sourced.
Matrix: entry pricing (sourced; units differ)
Grok Bot — Included with X Subscription Premium $30 / Super $100 / Ultra $200 (x.ai/pricing). Plus $8 has no Bot. Sourced.
Muse — Free with a usage limit; Power $20/mo (500M Muse tokens/week); Maximum $100/mo (3B/week) per Meta's About Muse subscriptions help. Benefits vary by region. Sourced.
Dots — First dot included with ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium; Enterprise admin-enabled (OpenAI). Deeper-work allowance applies; not the same unit as Muse tokens or Grok weekly pool. Sourced.
Cowork — Included on paid Claude plans; Pro listed at $20/mo or $17/mo annual on Anthropic's Cowork page; Max 5x $100/mo. Sourced.
Matrix: availability notes (sourced)
Grok Bot — Sold via X Subscription; @bot tagging region-limited per docs. Sourced.
Muse — Meta: limited testing / not available in all locations. Sourced.
Dots — Rolling out; Pro Help excludes EEA, UK, Switzerland among eligibility rules; under-18 excluded. Sourced.
Cowork — Paid Claude plans; desktop/web/mobile details in Anthropic Help; enterprise admin controls. Sourced.
Matrix: capabilities (sourced vs unverified)
Multiple named agents: Grok Bot yes (sourced). Dots primary dot now / teams later (OpenAI vision — treat multi-dot as roadmap). Muse one personal agent orientation (sourced marketing). Cowork one Claude with projects/plugins (sourced).
Scheduled / background work: Grok Bot routines (sourced). Cowork scheduled tasks (sourced). Dots work between conversations (sourced). Muse: confirm in your client — don't invent cadence claims.
Shopping checkout: Grok Bot shopping cards + Vault Buy now approve (changelog sourced). Muse/Dots/Cowork shopping parity: unverified on this page unless your build shows it — Muse is often used for errands where offered; Duet (not Cowork) documents Link/Shop Pay in Anthropic's Duet post.
PSTN phone Calls: Grok Bot Terms §2.7 Calls rolling out (sourced). Muse / Dots / Cowork PSTN Calls: not verified from official pages we opened.
Self-host: none of the four. See OpenClaw/Hermes if required.
How to use this matrix
Cross out anything not offered on your account.
Run the same two jobs on the remaining tools.
Read grok-bot-vs-muse, grok-bot-vs-openai-dots, and grok-bot-vs-claude-cowork for narrative detail.
If you're choosing because of usage pain on Grok Bot, run Usage Saver before you churn — switching tools doesn't fix a noisy schedule by itself.
What you need
- Your country and which of these products actually appear in your accounts
- Two real jobs to trial
Steps
- Check Muse, Dots, Cowork, and Grok Bot availability on your logins.
- Fill the matrix mentally: price you already pay, must-have capability, deal-breakers.
- Trial two jobs. Keep approvals on.
- Keep one primary agent for routines; use chat apps for cheap questions.
Prompt to copy
Using only official pages, fill a four-way comparison of Grok Bot, Meta Muse, OpenAI Dots, and Claude Cowork for jobs: [list]. Mark each cell sourced or unverified. Do not invent benchmarks or user counts. Mention Claude Duet only to separate it from Cowork.
Tips
- Token pools and weekly usage are not convertible across vendors.
- Launch impression counts on X are not product quality scores.
- Claude Duet ≠ Claude Cowork. Don't score Duet waitlist features as Cowork.
FAQ
Who wins Grok Bot vs Muse vs Dots vs Cowork?
No sourced benchmark winner. Availability and job fit decide. Use the matrix, then trial.
Is Claude Duet in the matrix?
No. Duet is a separate Anthropic research preview. We only note it so it isn't confused with Cowork.
Where are deeper comparisons?
See our vs Muse, vs OpenAI Dots, and vs Claude Cowork guides.
Is this official?
No. Independent and unofficial; not affiliated with xAI, Grok, X, Cursor, Meta, OpenAI, or Anthropic.
Related guides
- Grok Bot vs Meta Muse (November 2026): work Bots vs a personal life-admin agent (unofficial guide)
- Grok Bot vs OpenAI Dots (November 2026): named Bots vs always-on ChatGPT agents (unofficial guide)
- Grok Bot vs Claude Cowork (November 2026): persistent Bots vs Anthropic's knowledge-work agent (unofficial guide)
- Grok Bot vs ChatGPT agent / Work for shopping and tasks (November 2026, unofficial guide)
- Should I switch away from Grok Bot? An honest fit check (unofficial guide)
Sources
- https://x.ai/pricing
- https://x.ai/bot
- https://docs.x.ai/grok-bot/overview
- https://x.ai/changelog/bot
- https://x.ai/legal/grok-bot-terms
- https://www.meta.com/help/subscriptions/1021145227643680/
- https://ai.meta.com/muse/
- https://openai.com/index/introducing-dots/
- https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot
- https://chatgpt.com/features/dots/
- https://claude.com/product/cowork/
- https://support.claude.com/en/articles/13345190-get-started-with-claude-cowork
- https://claude.com/resources/articles/claude-duet
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