OpenWork
YC X26 · Active · The open source alternative to Claude Cowork
Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 OmnaraShared: source alternative, open source, claudeActiveAI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCS25 |
 SigNozShared: source alternative, open sourceActiveDevtools | Devtools | Active | YCW21 |
 OpenFoundryShared: source alternative, open sourceActiveAI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCW24 |
 DittofeedShared: source alternative, open source, freeActiveDevtools | Devtools | Active | YCS22 |
 UbicloudShared: source alternative, open source, providerActiveAI, Data, Devtools | AI, Data, Devtools | Active | YCW24 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 EmdashShared: open source, desktop, providerActiveAI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCW26 |
 OpenReplayShared: source alternative, open sourceActiveDevtools | Devtools | Active | YCS19 |
 BinpressShared: open source, providerNot statedDevtools | Devtools | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 6 |
 MistleShared: source alternative, open source, agentActiveAI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCS22 |
 SuperTokensShared: source alternative, open source, freeActiveDevtools | Devtools | Active | YCS20 |
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Founders
- Ben ShafiiFounder/CEO
About OpenWork
OpenWork is a desktop app that lets people connect to their existing skills, MCPs, and agents. Users can download the app for free, try it with over 50+ model providers, and easily share their setup with their team.
- YC batch
- X26 · Spring 2026
- Status, per YC
- Active
- Category
- AI, Developer tools
- Team size
- 4
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Founded
- 2026
- Checked
- 4h ago
OpenWork: questions
Which YC batch was OpenWork in?
OpenWork was in Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch (X26).
Is OpenWork still active?
Y Combinator lists OpenWork as active.
Who founded OpenWork?
OpenWork's founders, as listed on its YC page: Ben Shafii (Founder/CEO).
Where is OpenWork based?
OpenWork lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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