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bmux vs Crowny!: workflow automation tools in 2026
By cl1ck.net · Updated · 2 min read
bmux and Crowny! were the two most discussed workflow automation tools in this week’s public discussion on Hacker News, Product Hunt and Google News. bmux is listed first because it came up more often and more recently. That order reflects how much each one was talked about.
What each one is
bmux is a browser designed for people and agents. In public discussion, people described its job as multiplexing web browser interactions for agentic workflows.
Crowny turns your MacBook’s notch into a live home for your AI agents, meetings, music and focus. People described its job as accessing AI tools, music, and daily apps directly from your Mac’s notch.
Who each one fits
bmux is designed for people and agents.
Crowny fits users who want to access AI tools, music, and daily apps directly from their Mac’s notch.
How they differ
The site for bmux states its pricing model, noting that the product is free and open source, whereas the site for Crowny! does not state pricing information. Neither site provides information regarding a free trial.
Additionally, the site for bmux highlights that it allows users to split work into panes and view agents inside the browser. In contrast, the site for Crowny! highlights that it lets you see what is live on screen at a glance without switching apps or windows.
Side by side
Listed in order of how much each one was discussed this week.
bmux
- What it is
- bmux is a browser designed for people and agents.
- What it does with AI
- It lets users watch several agents work in independent profiles and control a pane from the CLI.
- The job people use it for
- Multiplex web browser interactions for agentic workflows.From this week's public discussion, not from their site.
- Who it fits
- It is designed for people and agents.
- What its site highlights
- It allows users to split work into panes and view agents inside the browser.
- Pricing
- The product is free and open source.
- Free trial
- Not stated on their site
Crowny!
- What it is
- Crowny turns your MacBook's notch into a live home for your AI agents, meetings, music and focus.
- What it does with AI
- It shows AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Grok in your notch so you can see who is working and approve commands.
- The job people use it for
- Access AI tools, music, and daily apps directly from your Mac's notch.From this week's public discussion, not from their site.
- Who it fits
- Not stated on their site
- What its site highlights
- It lets you see what is live on screen at a glance without switching apps or windows.
- Pricing
- Not stated on their site
- Free trial
- Not stated on their site
Honorable mention
Bevell
Bevell is an image to DXF and image to SVG converter, as well as scan to CAD tools.
Bevell is an image to DXF and image to SVG converter, as well as scan to CAD tools, designed to automate CAD workflows. Its Sketchpad uses AI credits for calls like concepts, lettering cleanup, and request planning. Bevell offers free previews, free downloads upon sign-up, pay-as-you-go download packs, a monthly subscription, and a free trial.