Small-business automation / Novastart
Novastart
Infinite-canvas desktop where your apps open as windows on a shared whiteboard, with up to 10 AI agents that use their own mouse and keyboard to work alongside you.
- Best for
- People and small teams who juggle many apps and want AI agents and teammates working on one shared canvas
- Type
- Desktop app
- Price
- Free; Pro $10/mo; Team $20/mo (AI agents $0.02 per use)
- Setup
- Easy
- Free trial
- Free plan available
- Listing source
- Vendor-submitted
Pricing
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| Plan | Price as shown by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Free | Free (1 folder, 2 canvases, 4 windows) |
| Pro | $10/month (unlimited canvases and windows) |
| Team | $20/month (adds team collaboration) |
| AI agents | $0.02 per use, credits from $25 (all plans) |
Free trial: Free plan available.
AI agent use is billed separately from the plan, from prepaid credits. Confirm on the vendor's pricing page.
Pricing source: https://novastart.com/pricing
How to set it up
- Install Novastart and start on the Free plan with one canvas.
- Open the apps you use daily as windows and arrange them on the canvas.
- Buy a small credit pack and try one AI agent task, watching and pausing as needed.
- Move to Pro or Team only if you need more canvases or shared team canvases.
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Source: https://novastart.com/pricing · Listing updated Oct 21, 2026. Pricing changes often; confirm on the official site.
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