| Criteria | Grok Bot | Claude Cowork |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Cloud computer per account, 24/7 | Your desktop; can be reached remotely from mobile |
| Model | Grok family | Claude family |
| Shape | Named Bots with routines and delegation | Agentic tasks in a desktop app with tools (browser, Excel, etc.) |
| Always on | Yes | When your machine and the app are running |
| Access route | Cursor / SuperGrok plans | Claude plans |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Desktop app |
| Verdict | Unattended, scheduled work | Attended, file-heavy work |
When to use which
Overnight AP triage, Monday scoreboards, supplier chasing, inbox zero at 6am: Grok Bot. That's what a persistent cloud computer is for.
"Take this folder of contracts and build me a comparison spreadsheet", "go through these PDFs and draft the summary", "work in this Excel model with me": Cowork, because the files and the judgement are on your machine and you're there.
The ops layer is the same
Own accounts, approval gates, spend awareness, a written kill procedure. We apply the same security checklist to either.
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