At a glance
| Topic | Timon | Zana |
|---|---|---|
| Linux and Windows | ||
| macOS | ||
| Keeps running after you quit the app | system service | |
| Automatic code → review → merge | ||
| Model per task, quota fallback | ||
| Git worktree per task | ||
| Plugins with declared permissions | full trust | |
| Second brain, agenda, voice, Telegram | ||
| Native mobile app | web + Telegram |
Comparison based on public information as of November 2026.
On every desk, not just the Mac
Timon runs natively on Linux, Windows and macOS, and the same daemon runs headless on a server.
An autonomous team, not a dashboard
Zana shows you what your agents are doing. Timon gets them to finish: tasks coded in worktrees, reviewed by another model, merged, and scheduled through the night.
More than coding
A local notes vault, learned rules, your calendar, voice and Telegram: Timon is the workstation your agents and you share.
When Zana is the better pick
On a Mac, if you want to steer each agent by hand with a native mobile companion, Zana is excellent.
Questions
Is there a Zana alternative for Linux or Windows?
Timon runs on Linux, Windows and macOS.
Does Timon keep working when the app is closed?
Yes, the daemon is a system service.
Comparison based on public information as of November 2026. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners.