Sidekick vs Goose
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Sidekick
8.0Browser designed for modern work
Goose
8.0Open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions
| Metric | Sidekick | Goose |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 1.2K |
| 90-day Installs | - | 3.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 757 | 11.6K |
| Version | 124.61.1.50292,e244ab6 | 1.33.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.3K | 32.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 153 | 3.0K |
| Open Issues | 17 | 366 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 24, 2025 |
Reviews
Sidekick
Sidekick is a local-first AI-powered browser designed for modern work, offering a streamlined workflow for developers and teams. It enables users to manage tasks, collaborate, and access AI tools directly from their browser.
It serves as a browser and productivity tool, integrating AI support for developers to manage server setups and workflows efficiently.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license
- + Local-first AI functionality
- + Developer-centric features
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low recent installs
Goose
Goose is an open-source AI agent that extends beyond code suggestions, offering capabilities for executing, editing, and testing with any LLM. It's ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking a versatile tool.
An AI agent that assists with code tasks and integrates with various large language models.
Pros
- + Open-source and extensible
- + Supports multiple LLMs
- + Active development and community
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Potential learning curve