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CUA (Computer-Use Agent) Pricing

freemiumopen source · MITlast verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Free and open-source (MIT license) for self-hosting local desktop sandboxes (Docker, Lume on Apple Silicon, QEMU). Cua Cloud provides managed ephemeral desktop VM infrastructure with a Pro plan starting around $10/mo, usage-based compute pricing, and custom Enterprise/BYOC deployment options.

Self-hosting cost

CUA (Computer-Use Agent) is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

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FAQ

How much does CUA (Computer-Use Agent) cost?

Free and open-source (MIT license) for self-hosting local desktop sandboxes (Docker, Lume on Apple Silicon, QEMU). Cua Cloud provides managed ephemeral desktop VM infrastructure with a Pro plan starting around $10/mo, usage-based compute pricing, and custom Enterprise/BYOC deployment options. Paid pricing starts at $10/mo.

Does CUA (Computer-Use Agent) have a free plan?

Yes — CUA (Computer-Use Agent) has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.

Can you self-host CUA (Computer-Use Agent) for free?

CUA (Computer-Use Agent) is open source under the MIT license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

What are free or cheaper CUA (Computer-Use Agent) alternatives?

Grok Bot, MCP Inspector, Playwright are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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