Msty AI
A local-first AI workspace for model chat, reusable workflows, and controlled desktop agents.
About Msty AI
Msty AI brings local and hosted AI models into a desktop-centered workspace for chat, reusable prompts, personas, skills, knowledge stacks, media work, and agent automation. Msty Studio supports Ollama, llama.cpp, and MLX on Apple Silicon alongside online providers, so people can compare models without moving every workflow into a browser service. Its local-first design keeps application data on the device, while internet connections are used for model downloads, browsing, cloud models, and connected third-party tools. Studio includes Agent Mode, MCP tools, web search, user memories, and dedicated studios for prompts, personas, and skills. Msty Claw extends the suite to autonomous multi-step tasks with folder-scoped sandboxing and approval controls. The free Studio tier covers core desktop features; paid Aurum plans add the web app, Azure and Bedrock providers, advanced assistants, live contexts, insights, and power-user tools. Teams pricing adds centralized access controls and shared resources, but requires at least five seats.
Best for
Best use cases
Compare a local model with a hosted provider while keeping prompts and knowledge in the same workspace.
Package recurring instructions into prompts, personas, or skills and reuse them across ongoing projects.
Delegate a multi-step desktop job to a sandboxed agent while keeping permission requests visible.
Compare before choosing
The free tier lowers initial cost but limits some Studio capabilities and does not include the paid web experience.
Aurum suits one-year use at a lower upfront price, while Lifetime costs more initially for ongoing access and updates.
The Teams plan adds administration and sharing controls, but its five-seat minimum raises the entry cost for small groups.
Features
Compare AI models
Run local and hosted models from one model hub, then compare responses without rebuilding the surrounding workspace.
Build reusable AI workflows
Create structured prompts, personas, skills, knowledge stacks, and agent routines that can be reused across projects.
Automate desktop tasks
Use Msty Claw for multi-step work with scoped folders, tools, durable memory, and visible approval requests.
Pros
- A $0 desktop plan includes local and online model chat, Agent Mode, MCP tools, memories, and web search.
- Local-first storage and the lack of product telemetry reduce the amount of workspace data sent to Msty servers.
- Support for Ollama, llama.cpp, MLX, and hosted providers makes it practical to compare models in one workflow.
Cons
- Aurum costs $149 per user each year, while lifetime access requires a $349 upfront payment.
- The Teams plan costs $300 per user yearly and requires at least five seats, creating a $1,500 annual minimum.
- Cloud models, browsing, model downloads, and third-party tools still require internet connections and follow external service terms.
Pricing Plans
Free
- Local and online model chat
- Persona and Crew Conversations
- Agent Mode
- Knowledge Stacks
- MCP tools
- Prompt, Persona, Skill, and Media Studios
- User Memories
- Web Search
Aurum
- All advanced Aurum desktop features
- Msty Studio Web
- Azure and Bedrock providers
- Studio Assistants and Shadow Personas
- Turnstiles and Live Contexts
- Insights and Forge Mode
Aurum Lifetime
- All Aurum features
- Lifetime updates and access
Enterprise & Teams
- All Aurum features
- Minimum five user seats
- SSO integrations
- User and team management
- Role-based access control
- Shared Knowledge Stacks, prompts, and personas
- Audit log
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Msty AI's official website.