Claude (with Claude Cowork) vs Genspark Claw
How the two compare on price, platforms, what they can act on and how they ask before acting. Facts come from each agent's sources page.
| Claude (with Claude Cowork) | Genspark Claw | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anthropic | Genspark |
| Cheapest paid plan | $20/month billed monthly for Pro ($17/month with annual billing) | Starting from $9.99/mo for a Cloud Computer plan (shown as a limited time offer at 75% off); Claw work also consumes shared Genspark credits |
| Free tier | Yes: chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, memory, connectors and artifacts; task handoff, scheduling and Claude in Chrome require Pro or higher | Yes: the desktop app (local mode) needs no Cloud Computer subscription and uses Genspark account credits; the Genspark Free plan gives 100 credits per day up to a lifetime limit |
| Platforms | WebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidChrome extension | WebmacOSWindowsWhatsAppTelegramSlackMicrosoft TeamsLINEDiscordSignalGoogle ChatFeishu / LarkEmail |
| Can act on | BrowserFilesEmailCalendarCodeApps via connectors | EmailCalendarMessagesFilesBrowserCodePhone callsSocial mediaDocuments and slides |
| Approval model | By default Claude asks before taking an action; users can let it keep working and check in only when something needs a closer look. In Claude in Chrome, actions a classifier judges safe are approved automatically and actions that do not match the request are blocked; this can be switched off. Claude still asks before certain irreversible or costly actions such as purchases or sharing personal data. | Help center states external actions such as sending emails or posting messages require permission; messaging channels default to a pairing mode where only approved contacts can message Claw. Scheduled tasks and the optional Heartbeat mode run in the background without a prompt. |
| Launched | Jan 12, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Last update | Sep 16, 2026: Claude Cowork and chat are now one Claude | Sep 23, 2026: GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna available in Claw |
See sources on the Claude (with Claude Cowork) and Genspark Claw pages.
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