Zo vs ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity

Zo is a fully-featured AI workspace that lets you chat with all the leading AI models alongside your files. While ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity are excellent for quick conversations, Zo provides a complete environment for getting real work done.

ChatGPT Agent Mode vs. Zo

ChatGPT agent mode lets AI browse the web and write code in a sandbox. But there are limitations:

• Work disappears after your session
• No access to your files or existing projects
• Limited integrations with external tools
• Runs only while you're actively chatting

Zo gives you a full computing environment:

• Persistent workspace where files stay between sessions
• Real code execution on your own server, not a sandbox
• 24/7 agents that run on schedules, not just when you're online
• Full integrations with Gmail, Calendar, Notion, and any API

ChatGPT Tasks vs. Zo Agents

ChatGPT tasks are essentially reminders – they can prompt you at scheduled times, but they can't take real action.

Zo agents are autonomous workers:

• Research topics and compile reports
• Monitor websites and alert you to changes
• Process data and update spreadsheets
• Send emails based on triggers
• Run complex multi-step workflows

They have access to all of Zo's tools – everything you can do in chat, agents can do automatically.

Access All the Top Models

Unlike single-provider apps, Zo gives you access to all the leading AI models in one place. Switch between GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini, and more depending on what you're working on. No need to maintain separate subscriptions or copy context between apps.

Your Files Live Alongside Your Chats

In ChatGPT or Claude, files disappear after your session. On Zo, your files are stored persistently in your workspace. You can:

• Organize files into folders
• Reference the same files across multiple conversations
• Edit files directly in a built-in editor
• Share files with collaborators

Code That Actually Runs

When AI writes code in ChatGPT, you have to copy it somewhere else to run it. On Zo, your AI can write and execute code directly. It can install packages, run scripts, process data, and see the results—all in one place.

ChatGPT agent mode runs code in a sandboxed environment that resets. Zo runs code on your server – with full access to your files, databases, and installed tools.

A Persistent Workspace

ChatGPT conversations are ephemeral. Zo gives you a persistent computing environment that remembers your files, your configurations, and your preferences. Build up a workspace over time that becomes increasingly powerful and personalized.

Host Websites and Services

Zo isn't just for chatting—you can host websites and services directly from your workspace. Build a personal dashboard, deploy a webhook handler, or host a simple web app. Your AI can help you build and maintain these projects over time.

Get Started

Ready to upgrade from chat-only AI? Try Zo Computer and experience what AI can do with a real computing environment.