AI tool
PrivOS
PrivOS is an enterprise operating system where teams chat, manage documents, and use Kanban boards alongside AI agents. It lets organizations self-host for up to 10 users or use EU-based cloud hosting with their own AI models.
About PrivOS
PrivOS is an AI-native operating system built for enterprise work. It combines Chat, Docs, Kanban Tasks (with list, table, and Kanban views), and tailored MCP apps into a single workspace. Users can @-mention an agent along with a list, file, folder, or app, and the agent operates from its own sandboxed container.
Review
PrivOS takes a different approach from standalone AI chat tools by embedding agents directly into the workspace where teams already manage their documents and tasks. The self-hosted Community Edition, currently in beta, lets small teams run the platform on their own infrastructure at no cost. This review looks at what's available now and where the tool fits.
Key Features
- AI agents that act on workspace items when @-mentioned in a room, each running inside a sandboxed container.
- Integrated Chat, Docs, and Kanban Tasks with list, table, and Kanban views in one workspace.
- Tailored MCP apps that let teams build workflows specific to their processes.
- Support for any Anthropic- or OpenAI-compatible model, including locally hosted models.
- Self-hosted Community Edition free for up to 10 users (beta), plus a Cloud option hosted in the EU.
Pricing and Value
The Community Edition is free for up to 10 users and runs on your own infrastructure-it's currently in beta. A Cloud plan, hosted in the EU, is also available, and the launch includes a one-month free Cloud Plan promotion. Long-term Cloud pricing has not been detailed publicly yet.
Pros
- Agents work inside isolated containers, which adds a layer of containment when they touch files and tasks.
- Teams can bring their own models, including local ones, instead of being locked into a single provider.
- The workspace ties chat, documents, and task boards together, so context doesn't get scattered across separate apps.
- Export options include md, xlsx, and live page publishing, plus a CLI for programmatic access to docs and tasks.
- Self-hosting means data stays on your own servers-relevant for organizations with strict compliance requirements.
Cons
- The Community Edition is still in beta, so stability and long-term support commitments are unproven.
- Cloud pricing beyond the one-month trial hasn't been published, making cost projections difficult.
- The tool is not well suited for teams that don't want to manage self-hosted infrastructure and prefer a mature SaaS product with defined SLAs.
PrivOS fits small technical teams who want AI agents working inside their existing docs and task boards and are comfortable running beta software on their own hardware. The model-agnostic design and sandboxed agent execution address two practical concerns-vendor lock-in and containment-without overcomplicating the interface. Teams weighing it against more established platforms will need to watch how the beta matures and what the Cloud pricing settles into.
