# Show HN: Hob - Open-source, on device alternative to Claude Cowork and ChatGPT

**Switching Demand Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Show HN: Hob - Open-source, on device alternative to Claude Cowork and ChatGPT |
| Switching from | Claude Cowork |
| Category | AI assistants & models |
| Thread type | Show HN |
| Points | 180 |
| Comments | 44 |
| Posted | 2026-10-26 |
| Linked site | https://github.com/FrigadeHQ/hob |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (Claude Cowork).
- 20+ comments of discussion.
- 50+ points.
- Posted in the last 14 days.

Source: Hacker News via the public Algolia HN Search API (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50246238). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:52.388Z.
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