01What Is the Best AI Agent?

The best AI agent depends on your skill level and needs. In this episode, three AI agents are compared: GrokBot, Dots, and Hermes Agent. GrokBot comes from Grok and uses Grok 4.7.

Dots comes from OpenAI and ChatGPT. Hermes Agent comes from Nous Research.

Each agent works differently. GrokBot has a team of AI agents that work together. Dots runs 24/7 in the cloud.

Hermes Agent is open source and fully customizable. The best one for you depends on whether you are technical or not.

02Main Features of GrokBot, Dots, and Hermes Agent

Here are the main features of each agent.

  • GrokBot: Has a team of AI agents that can talk to each other. They share one computer screen. The UI is clean and smooth.
  • Dots: Runs 24/7 in the cloud. You can call it on the phone. It has a custom trained agent that knows your history.
  • Hermes Agent: Open source. You can switch between different models and profiles. You can build custom workflows.

GrokBot is the easiest to use. Dots feels too similar to ChatGPT. Hermes Agent is the most flexible but also harder to use.

03How to Set Up Each AI Agent

Setting up each agent is different, but here is a general guide.

  1. For GrokBot, simply open the app and start a session. You can add team members and train them on specific tasks.
  2. For Dots, access it through ChatGPT. You can connect it to your phone and start a conversation.
  3. For Hermes Agent, you need to download or access the open source version. Then create profiles for different models and skills.
  4. For Hermes, you can connect it to Telegram or other messaging apps.
  5. For GrokBot, you can also use Claude as an orchestrator to control the app.

If you are non-technical, GrokBot is the easiest to set up. Hermes requires more steps and technical knowledge.

04How to Use the AI Agents: Examples from the Episode

In the episode, Julian showed how to use each agent. With GrokBot, he created a team of agents: one for content, one for research, one for SEO, and a chief of staff. The chief of staff can command the others.

With Dots, he called the agent and asked, "What can I work on today?" The agent suggested tasks and even created a traffic dashboard. But it was slow to respond.

With Hermes Agent, he showed custom workflows like Hermes Oracle, Muse, and Astra. He also switched between models like MIMO Flash and Hermes Cloud v2.6 Astra.

These examples show that each agent has strengths. GrokBot is good for teamwork. Dots is good for personalized tasks.

Hermes is good for customization.

05Results and Comparisons from the Episode

Julian compared the three agents side by side. He found GrokBot to be the smoothest and easiest to use. The UI is nice and the computer works quickly.

Dots had issues. It took 30 seconds to answer a phone call. It also got stuck on computer use tasks.

Julian said he would not recommend Dots to anyone.

For Hermes Agent, Julian liked that it is open source and flexible. But he noted that non-technical people may struggle. He also said open source agents break and have bugs.

Overall, Julian would pick Hermes Agent because he is technical. For non-technical users, he recommends GrokBot.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid with AI Agents

Here are some tips and warnings from the episode.

  • Dots has bugs. It may not answer calls or may be slow. Do not rely on it yet.
  • GrokBot has a limited app store. If you need more integrations, use Zapier instead.
  • Hermes Agent is powerful but technical. If you are not technical, you may get frustrated.
  • Computer screens in agents can get stuck. You may need to take control and click manually.
  • The first time you try Dots, you might be impressed, but you may stop using it later.

These tips help you avoid common issues.

07Who Should Use Which AI Agent?

GrokBot is for non-technical people who want a smooth, beginner-friendly experience. It works out of the box and is easy to use.

Hermes Agent is for technical users who want to customize everything. If you like open source software and can handle bugs, this is for you.

Dots is not recommended right now. It has potential but is not useful in its current state. If you spend all your time in ChatGPT and want a 24/7 agent with personalization, you might consider it.

Claude is still a good option for building with AI, even though it hasn't released a dedicated agent yet.

08Final Verdict: Which AI Agent Wins?

In the end, the best AI agent depends on your needs. If you are technical, choose Hermes Agent. If you are not, choose GrokBot.

Dots is not worth your time right now.

Remember, you can also use Open Dots, an open source alternative to Dots, but it is tricky to set up.

The key is to pick an agent that saves you time and works for your skill level.