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Best AI agent to run scheduled agent jobs while my computer is off
Set up cloud agents that run on a schedule or when something happens (inbox triage, meeting notes, lead intake, a morning brief) and write the result where you'll see it, without sending anything as you. Here are 5 agents that can do it, with prices we checked on each vendor's own page.
Quick answer
- 5 agents compared, all with verified prices.
- Free plan available: Cursor, Lindy.
- We don't rank them. Pick by price, where it runs and the setup steps on each agent's page.
| Agent | What it does | Price (verified) | Free plan | Works on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor | Agent edits code, runs commands, background agents open PRs | $0 (Plus $8/mo, Grok models only; Premium $30/mo)checked Oct 16, 2026 | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, web |
| Grok Bot | Runs on its own cloud computer: browses, handles email, files, routines and scheduled tasks while you're away | Premium $30/mo (Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo; Teams $30+/user/mo; Enterprise custom). Not in Free or Plus ($8)checked Oct 18, 2026 | No | Web, iOS, Android, desktop |
| GBrain | Gives a team one shared AI workspace with one memory and schedule: anyone can ask or follow up in the same chat, it runs scheduled work overnight, connects email, calendar and the web once, and syncs the memory to ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and Codex | Workspace $199/mo per workspace (any team size, $100 usage credit included monthly); Tools $19/mo per licensechecked Oct 17, 2026 | No | Web workspace; connects to ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, terminal; Gmail, calendar, GitHub, Stripe and more |
| Lindy | Email triage, scheduling, lead outreach, meeting notes and follow-ups on autopilot | $49.99/mo per user for 5,000 credits; free trial with $50 in credits for 7 dayschecked Oct 17, 2026 | Yes | Web, iMessage |
| Manus | Takes a whole project (research, reports, websites, slides) and delivers it from its own cloud computer | $20/mochecked Oct 14, 2026 | Not confirmed | Web, iOS, Android |
FAQ
- What is the best AI agent to run scheduled agent jobs while my computer is off?
- We compare 5 agents with verified prices that can run scheduled agent jobs while my computer is off. We do not rank a single winner — pick by price, free plan and where it runs.
- Which AI agents to run scheduled agent jobs while my computer is off have verified prices?
- Cursor: $0 (Plus $8/mo, Grok models only; Premium $30/mo); Grok Bot: Premium $30/mo (Super $100/mo, Ultra $200/mo; Teams $30+/user/mo; Enterprise custom). Not in Free or Plus ($8); GBrain: Workspace $199/mo per workspace (any team size, $100 usage credit included monthly); Tools $19/mo per license; Lindy: $49.99/mo per user for 5,000 credits; free trial with $50 in credits for 7 days; Manus: $20/mo.
- Is there a free plan among the best AI agents to run scheduled agent jobs while my computer is off?
- Yes: Cursor, Lindy.
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