AI agent builders
BrainSoup: review, pricing, data and alternatives
BrainSoup lets Windows users create agents with specialized roles and have them work together. Agents can access user documents and automate Windows actions, with support for local models through Ollama. There is no free tier; the first paid plan costs $5 per month. Access and transparency score: 46/100, #18 of 20 in its category.
What is BrainSoup?
BrainSoup lets Windows users create agents with specialized roles and have them work together. Agents can access user documents and automate Windows actions, with support for local models through Ollama.
According to its documentation, BrainSoup lets you:
- create agents with specialized roles
- have multiple agents work together
- give agents access to your documents
- automate actions on Windows
- use local models with Ollama
We file it under AI agent builders, the category of tools to build your own AI agents, and it also overlaps with workflow automation and local LLM tools. The category lists 20 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Nurgo Software, based in France. The service launched in 2023, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: developers, project managers, and small business owners. The need it covers is simple to state: build your own AI agents.
BrainSoup is a good candidate if:
- you must keep your data in Europe or on your own machine
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does BrainSoup cost?
Pricing model: paid. No permanent free plan is offered.
The first paid plan costs $5 per month (Nurgo AI Starter, subscription required for BrainSoup; Lite models only), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is cheaper than the category median ($20 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed on your device (local processing).
Local processing is the most favourable case: your files do not leave your machine for the features concerned.
No export feature is documented: keep a copy of your content elsewhere.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
BrainSoup runs on: Windows.
Interface languages: English.
API availability is not documented.
How we scored it
Our 46/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 10/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 0/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 36/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
BrainSoup against other tools in the aI agent builders category:
Verdict
BrainSoup publishes little verifiable information: look at the better-scored alternatives first.
Strengths
- Cheaper than its category median
- Local processing available
- Established since 2023
Limitations
- No free tier
- Data export not documented
Avoid if…
- You need to easily retrieve your full history
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Frequently asked questions
Is BrainSoup free?
No, there is no permanent free plan. The first paid plan costs $5 per month.
Where is BrainSoup data stored?
According to the publisher, on your device (local processing).
Does BrainSoup have an API?
It is not documented.
What are the alternatives to BrainSoup?
In the same category: Dify, Agenta, AutoGen, and Hermes Agent.
BrainSoup or Dify: which one to choose?
Dify has a free tier, BrainSoup does not, BrainSoup starts at $5 per month, Dify at $590 per year, and our score is 46/100 for BrainSoup and 81/100 for Dify. Try both on the same task before paying.
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