REFERENCE

Feature Comparison

Official CoPaw comparison documentation explaining why a workstation model differs from a chat-only assistant or thin wrapper.

What changes in a workstation model

A workstation is shaped around repeated use, operational clarity, and adaptation to real environments. A chat-only surface often stops at conversation quality.

At a glance

CapabilityChat-only assistantWorkstation approach
Channel presenceUsually single-surfaceBuilt for multiple communication surfaces
Operating visibilityMinimalConsole, logs, and routine controls
Behavior extensionPrompt-heavyWorkspace Skills and scripts
Recurring workManual re-entryHeartbeat and scheduled tasks
Deployment choiceMostly hostedLocal, Docker, or hosted paths