CopilotKit Releases OpenBot 1.0: An MIT-Licensed, Self-Hostable AI Coworker With Built-In Governance

What happened

CopilotKit released OpenBot 1.0 on November 9 as an MIT-licensed, self-hostable AI coworker platform. The platform allows organizations to use their own AI models and agents within a workspace that includes built-in governance and policy enforcement. OpenBot 1.0 supports multiple agent frameworks and models, provides detailed audit trails, and is designed to comply with EU AI Act requirements. The release includes desktop apps for Mac and Windows, as well as early access for mobile and messaging platforms.

Key details

• OpenBot 1.0 is MIT-licensed and can be self-hosted on laptops or Kubernetes clusters.
• Supports 8+ agent frameworks, including Claude Agent SDK, OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, and more.
• Compatible with models like OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Kimi, DeepSeek, Qwen, Nemotron, and Mistral.
• Business tier pricing is up to $29 per active user per month, with a 5% fee on model spend above $5,000/month.
• Includes features like single sign-on, SCIM sync, audit trails, and EU AI Act content labeling.

Why it matters

Companies and organizations that require control over their AI coworker tools can now deploy OpenBot 1.0 on their own infrastructure, avoiding vendor lock-in. This enables them to enforce custom governance policies, integrate with their preferred models and agents, and meet compliance requirements such as those set by the EU AI Act. The platform offers a cost structure and deployment flexibility that can reduce operational risks and support regulatory needs for businesses handling sensitive data.