TulipFarm vs Hermes Agent: an agent that learns you, or a team log
Technical work across shells, Docker and SSH is Hermes’s ground. TulipFarm is for several people working from one reorder log, approving the actions you pick.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits at signup
Where TulipFarm differs
Four differences that show up when a team shares one reorder log, each with how Hermes Agent handles it.
A shared log with field rules
TulipFarm
Reorders live in a built-in table the team shares. Field rules reject a quantity like “lots” before it saves.
See TablesHow Hermes Agent handles it
Hermes keeps its own memory and skills, and reads or writes Google Sheets through a Google Workspace skill.
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/skills/google-workspaceA teammate approves the exact change
TulipFarm
A workflow shows Maya the exact change to the log. The run waits up to 30 days and resumes after a restart.
See WorkflowsHow Hermes Agent handles it
Hermes asks before dangerous shell commands. By default a second model judges the risk, and scheduled jobs block them.
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/securityHosted for the whole team
TulipFarm
TulipFarm Cloud is hosted. Each teammate signs in with Google or an email link, with no server or API keys to set up.
See AgentsHow Hermes Agent handles it
You install Hermes on a laptop, server or cloud sandbox, or pay for Nous Portal to host it from your credits.
portal.nousresearch.comPersonal chats stay personal
TulipFarm
Projects and tables are shared. Workspace admins can’t open a member’s personal chats or private agent tasks.
See Agent tasksHow Hermes Agent handles it
The bot owner decides who can message the agent, through allowlists or one-time pairing codes approved in the CLI.
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/security
Feature comparison
Hermes Agent’s column comes from its GitHub README, its docs and Nous Portal. “Not published” means Nous Research doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.
| Feature | TulipFarm | Hermes Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace and data | ||
| Built-in tables for business records | YesField rules reject bad values before they save | Not published |
| Shared task board | PartialShared projects and project chats | YesA Kanban board for coordinating Hermes profiles |
| Memory that improves with use | PartialPersonal memory keeps each member’s reply preferences | YesPersistent memory and skills it writes itself |
| Google Sheets and Drive | YesPer person; changes wait for approval | YesThrough the Google Workspace skill |
| Agents | ||
| Agents on a schedule | YesUp to once an hour | YesNatural language or cron, delivered to a chat |
| Agents use a web browser | NoSearches and reads the web; no browser | YesLocal Chromium browsers or cloud browsers |
| Run shell commands and code | PartialJavaScript or Python in a workflow step | YesLocal, Docker, SSH, Modal, Daytona and other backends |
| Subagents in parallel | PartialA saved agent can hand work to other saved agents | Yes |
| Automation and approvals | ||
| Workflow editor | YesOne trigger, then ordered steps | Not published |
| Approval before an action runs | YesShows the exact change | PartialFor dangerous shell commands; a model judges risk by default |
| Approval in scheduled jobs | YesA scheduled workflow can wait up to 30 days for a person | NoDangerous commands in cron jobs are blocked by default |
| Integrations | ||
| Chat apps | PartialSlack only: mention an agent in a channel you grant | YesTelegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, email, SMS and more |
| Custom MCP servers | PartialA manager reviews and enables each tool | Yes |
| Choice of model | YesMembers pick from model families an admin enables | YesAny provider, or 200+ models through Nous Portal |
| Security and deployment | ||
| Self-hosting | PartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupported | YesMIT-licensed; runs on your own machine or server |
| Hosted option | Yes | YesNous Portal cloud hosting, billed to your credits |
| Who can message the agent | YesEach person signs in to the workspace | YesAllowlists and pairing codes; unknown users are denied |
When to stay with Hermes Agent
Hermes Agent is the better choice if any of these sound like you.
- You want an agent that learns how you work
- Hermes writes skills from your tasks, improves them as it goes and keeps a memory of you across sessions.
- You want free software you control
- Hermes is MIT-licensed. Run it on your own machine with any model provider, or use Nous Portal’s free tier.
- You do technical work
- Hermes runs shell commands across local, Docker, SSH and cloud sandboxes, and drives a browser.
- You want it in your chat apps
- One gateway answers in Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, email and more.
Cost
Hermes also works with your own API keys or an eligible ChatGPT plan. Checked on 20 October 2026.
TulipFarm
$50 free
In credits on your first signup, with hosting included. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.
Hermes Agent
Free
Hermes Agent is free. Nous Portal Plus costs US$20 a month for US$22 in model, tool and hosting credits.
portal.nousresearch.comSwitching from Hermes Agent
TulipFarm can’t import Hermes memory or skills. Move one shared job at a time and keep Hermes for personal work.
Pick one shared job
Choose a scheduled job the team relies on, such as the weekly ink stock check.
Put the data in a table
Export the sheet or file it updates as CSV or XLSX and import it into a TulipFarm table with field rules.
Copy the skill
Paste the Hermes skill instructions into a TulipFarm skill, then add approval to the steps that change records.
Run both, then switch
Run both for a week and compare. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Questions about TulipFarm and Hermes Agent
Is TulipFarm a Hermes Agent alternative?
Yes, for teams. TulipFarm Cloud is hosted, keeps records in shared tables, and for the actions you choose, an agent shows the exact change before a person approves it. Hermes Agent is a free, open-source agent built around one owner and their chat apps.
What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Hermes Agent?
Hermes Agent is a personal agent that learns from your tasks, runs commands and answers in your chat apps. TulipFarm is a team workspace with built-in tables, a visual workflow builder and approval of the exact changes you pick.
Can TulipFarm do everything Hermes Agent can?
No. Hermes can be self-hosted, writes its own skills, runs shell commands across several backends, drives a browser and answers in many chat apps. TulipFarm has no browser, and self-hosting it is unsupported.
When should I just use Hermes Agent?
Choose Hermes Agent if you want a personal agent that learns your habits, free software you control, a wide choice of models or technical work in a terminal.
How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Hermes Agent?
Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits, and hosting is included. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. Hermes Agent is free; Nous Portal Plus is US$20 a month with US$22 in credits.
Can Hermes Agent ask before it acts?
Yes, for dangerous shell commands. In the default smart mode a second model judges the risk, and manual mode always asks. In TulipFarm, you pick which actions need approval, the agent shows the exact change, and a workflow can wait up to 30 days for a teammate.
Can I move my Hermes Agent setup to TulipFarm?
Not automatically. Export the data a job uses as CSV or XLSX and import it into a table, paste its skill instructions into a TulipFarm skill, and run both until you trust the result.
Try one Hermes Agent job in TulipFarm.
Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and move the job your team shares most. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.
Not sure TulipFarm connects to your tools? Contact us and tell us what your team uses.
Sources
- Hermes Agent README on GitHubchecked 20 October 2026
- Securitychecked 20 October 2026
- Scheduled tasks (cron)checked 20 October 2026
- Browserchecked 20 October 2026
- Kanbanchecked 20 October 2026
- MCP integrationchecked 20 October 2026
- Google Workspace skillchecked 20 October 2026
- Nous Portal planschecked 20 October 2026
Last reviewed 20 October 2026.