Editorial comparison
Best AI operating systems for startups
9 rated AI operating systems for startups are ranked by editorial stars, highest first, with listing name as the tie-break. See How we rate at /ratings.
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9 listings
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| Listing | Editorial stars | Type | Price | Runtimes | Install time and difficulty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COG Second Brain | 4 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Codex, Kiro, Antigravity | About 2 minutes (stated) / moderate | Approved |
| claude-obsidian | 3.5 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, Obsidian | moderate | Approved |
| claude-ops | 3.5 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenClaw, Hermes, OpenCode | technical | Approved |
| Dex | 3.5 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, Cursor | moderate | Approved |
| LifeOS (Personal AI Infrastructure) | 3.5 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Hermes | Not stated / technical | Approved |
| MARVIN | 3 | AI operating system | Free | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI | easy | Approved |
| PM Operating System in Claude Code | 3 | AI operating system | $49 once | Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code | moderate | Approved |
| Claude CoWork OS | 2.5 | AI operating system | $149 once | Claude Desktop (CoWork) | 30 to 40 minutes onboarding / easy | Approved |
| Claude OS v4 | 2.5 | AI operating system | $49 once | Claude Code, Claude | moderate | Approved |
How to choose
- Rank is based only on editorial stars.
- Equal star ratings are ordered by listing name.
- Only listings with editorial data are included.
- Check each listing's stated price and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- How many AI operating systems for startups are listed?
- 9 are listed right now: COG Second Brain, claude-obsidian, claude-ops, Dex, LifeOS (Personal AI Infrastructure), MARVIN, PM Operating System in Claude Code, Claude CoWork OS and Claude OS v4.
- What do AI operating systems for startups cost?
- Stated prices: free to $149, across 9 priced plans. Check each listing for current terms.
- Which runtimes do AI operating systems for startups need?
- The listings name Antigravity, Claude, Claude Code, Claude Desktop (CoWork), Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, Hermes, Kiro, Obsidian, OpenClaw, OpenCode, VS Code.