Square8 vs. OpenAI Dots: comparison of features, security and pricing

Square8 vs. OpenAI Dots

Dotsruns on OpenAI only.

runs on your LLM.

OpenAI Dots gives every ChatGPT Business Premium seat its own always-on agent, running on OpenAI models. Square8 hires a dedicated AI worker into each role in your company, with its own email address and a line manager, and it runs on the LLM of your choice.

At a glance

Square8

AI workers hired into a business role, with their own name, email address and phone number. They work in your tools, report to a human manager, log every action and run on Swiss or EU infrastructure.

OpenAI Dots

OpenAI's always-on agent in ChatGPT, launched in September 2026. Each dot runs on its own cloud computer, connects to thousands of apps, works in Slack and Microsoft Teams and brings finished work back for approval.

Feature by feature

Feature	Square8	OpenAI Dots
Named AI worker with its own identity	YesName, role, avatar	PartlyOne agent per user seat
Own email address	YesOn your domain	Not stated publicly
Phone calls	Yes	Not stated publicly
Works in Slack	Yes	Yes
Works in Microsoft Teams	Yes	Yes
Works in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace	YesMail, calendar, documents	PartlyVia ChatGPT app connections
Uses the browser for tools without an interface	Yes	YesOwn cloud computer
Built for a defined business role	Yes	PartlyA general agent per person
Human sign-off before sensitive actions	Yes	YesBrings finished work back for approval
Audit trail of every action	Yes	Not stated publicly
Hosted in Switzerland or the EU	Yes	Not stated publicly
GDPR and Swiss DSG compliant	Yes	Not stated publicly
Bring your own LLM	Yes	NoOpenAI models only
Built with you by the vendor's engineers	YesFor custom roles, with a customer success manager	NoSelf-serve in ChatGPT
Ready-made roles	YesLive in 30 minutes	Not stated publicly
Pricing	Per AI worker, depending on the role. Talk to us for an offer.	Per seat: one dot included with ChatGPT Business Premium, USD 100 per user and month (billed yearly) or USD 125 (monthly). Further dots not priced yet.

YesPartlyNoNot stated publicly

Which one fits?

Choose Square8 if

You want an AI worker for a defined role, with its own email address and a line manager
You want to choose the LLM, including your company's own licence
You want engineers who build custom roles into your processes with you

Choose OpenAI Dots if

Your team already works in ChatGPT and wants one agent per seat
OpenAI models only are fine for you
EU hosting and a full audit trail are not a must for you

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Square8 and OpenAI Dots?

Dots gives every ChatGPT Business Premium seat its own always-on agent, running on OpenAI models. A Square8 AI worker is hired into a defined role, such as Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff, with its own email address and a line manager, and it runs on the LLM you choose.

Can Square8 AI workers use OpenAI models?

Yes. Square8 AI workers can run on the LLM licence your company already has, including OpenAI. You are not tied to one model provider.

Do I have to set up the agent myself?

With Dots, each user sets up their agent in ChatGPT. Ready-made Square8 AI workers go live in about 30 minutes, and Square8 engineers build custom roles with your team in 4 to 6 weeks.

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