Aside vs Flowise

Aside is an AI browser designed to carry out complex tasks across websites where the user is signed in. It can handle sign-ins, messages, payments, internal tools, and files on the computer. Aside works directly with websites and accounts, so separate integrations do not need to be configured. Users can use a ChatGPT or Claude subscription, or bring their own API key. The browser turns browsing history and task context into editable Markdown memory stored on the device. Its Aside Vault password manager fills website credentials without exposing them to the agent and records credential use; it can import from 1Password, Apple Passwords, Bitwarden, Dashlane, LastPass, and Chrome. The maker describes local data protection, Secure Enclave, post-quantum encryption, and filesystem and network isolation. It says sensitive actions such as payments, posts, and messages wait for user confirmation. Aside runs on macOS and Windows. The Free plan includes 500 credits per month and up to three routines. Pro costs $20 a month; Max costs $200 a month.

Flowise is an open source platform for building generative AI agents and large language model workflows. Its Assistant, Chatflow, and Agentflow visual builders cover assistants, chatbots, single- and multi-agent systems, and workflow orchestration. Listed capabilities include execution logs, visual debugging, evaluations, human review, and retrieval-augmented generation indexing pipelines. Documentation describes connections to more than 100 sources, tools, vector databases, and memories, including LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Zapier Zaps. Developers can use APIs, an embedded chat widget, and TypeScript or Python SDKs. Deployment options include cloud and on-premises setups, as well as self-hosting through npm or Docker. Listed security controls include role-based access, single sign-on, encrypted credentials, secret managers, rate limiting, and restricted domains. The project is winding down: active feature development ceased July 29, 2026; repository archival is listed for August 10; and end of life is August 31, 2026. Source code remains under Apache 2.0. Free costs nothing; Starter costs $35 a month.