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digital worker vs bot
A bot does one narrow thing. A digital worker runs a whole workflow. Here’s the practical difference.
A bot is typically a small program that handles a single, narrow task — answering a FAQ, posting a message, scraping a page. A digital worker orchestrates a whole workflow across multiple systems, closer to a process than a single trick.
Both still need to be built and connected to your tools. Coworkers does that building.
A bot is fine for one isolated task. The moment the job spans several systems or needs to update your CRM, billing and notifications together, you are really building a digital worker — a small software product. That is Coworkers’ home turf.
You submit as many requests as you like — features, integrations, automations, internal tools, bug fixes. We work through them one active item at a time, from the top of your priority queue, and ship to production. No new quotes, no new contracts, no re-explaining your product every month.
It is a flat monthly subscription with no lock-in. Pause when the backlog is quiet, restart when it is not. You talk directly to the founder building your features, in your own Australian timezone.
| Bot | Digital worker | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Single narrow task | End-to-end workflow |
| Systems touched | Usually one | Multiple, integrated |
| Maintenance | Low but brittle | Higher, but more capable |
| Still needs | Building and upkeep | Building and upkeep |
Unlimited development requests, shipped one feature at a time. No lock-in, pause anytime, Australian timezone.
Get started todayA bot handles a single narrow task, often in one system. A digital worker runs an entire workflow across multiple integrated systems. Digital workers are more capable but require more software to build and maintain.
Most customers are onboarded within 24–48 hours. Your first feature is usually active in the same week.