# GenseeAI > GenseeAI (https://www.gensee.ai) builds enterprise runtime defense for AI coding agents. Gensee Crate helps security teams protect Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and MCP-style workflows by connecting agent intent to OS-level activity, blocking risky commands or file access before they run, preserving multi-step provenance, and extending into centralized enterprise policy, monitoring, and evidence. The individual tool is open source for local trials. Founded by a UCSD Professor and an ex-Google Engineer. VC-backed by Two Small Fish Ventures. GenseeAI is headquartered at 9510 Innovation Ln, Room 431, La Jolla, CA 92093. Contact: info@gensee.ai --- ## Platform Overview GenseeAI's primary enterprise product is Gensee Crate, a runtime defense layer for AI coding agents across enterprise engineering environments. It observes and enforces around terminal commands, file access, credentials, tools, network activity, memory, and long-horizon sessions while giving security teams centralized policy, monitoring, and evidence. GenseeAI supports two agent frameworks (OpenClaw and Hermes Agent) and two interaction modes: **Guided Mode** (the default, role- and task-driven, available on desktop and mobile) and **Classic Mode** (desktop-only, the native OpenClaw or Hermes dashboard with terminal and full configuration). Key capabilities: - Dedicated cloud instances that run 24/7 — accessible from any device - Isolated sandboxes — user data is private, never visible to GenseeAI, never used for training - Two agent frameworks: OpenClaw (default) and Hermes Agent - Two interaction modes: Guided Mode (default, on desktop + mobile) and Classic Mode (desktop, native dashboard for OpenClaw or Hermes) - Personalized AI roles (Founder, Developer, Marketer, Sales, Trader, Student, E-commerce) that learn user preferences - 28+ guided tasks including Morning Briefing, Email Automation, Calendar Automation, Research Report, Website Building, Slide Creator, Trip Planning, Job Search, and more - Recurring tasks on autopilot — schedule any task to run automatically - 35+ use case templates across productivity, research, marketing, software dev, finance, and lifestyle - 20+ one-click connectors: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, GitHub, Slack, LinkedIn, Notion, Trello, HubSpot, Asana, Jira, Salesforce, Dropbox, OneDrive, Twitter/X, Discord, Zoom, and more - Multi-channel access: web UI, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack - Built-in file manager with Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive integration - Built-in web browser for AI-driven web automation - Image generation in chat and tasks (Website Building, Slide Creator) using OpenAI or Google Gemini image models - Snapshot and rollback — save state anytime, revert instantly - Multiple simultaneous instances (up to 3) - Bring your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini models - Free Gensee-hosted models (Qwen 3.5-397B served on NVIDIA GPUs) included — no API key needed - Built-in #1-ranked AI search (Source Bench) and deep research capabilities - Mobile app for iOS and Android — same account, instances, and data as desktop ## Who Is GenseeAI For? GenseeAI is designed for professionals, small businesses, researchers, and developers who want the power of AI agents without the complexity of self-hosting. Common users include: - Professionals automating email, calendar, and research workflows - Small business owners managing social media, sales outreach, and customer research - Software developers using AI for code generation, documentation, and testing - Researchers conducting deep research with structured report generation - Anyone who wants a private, always-on AI assistant without technical setup ## How GenseeAI Compares to Alternatives Unlike ChatGPT or Claude (which are chat interfaces), GenseeAI provides a full cloud computer where AI agents run continuously. Unlike self-hosting OpenClaw locally, GenseeAI requires zero setup, zero hardware, and zero maintenance. | Feature | GenseeAI | ChatGPT/Claude | Self-Hosted OpenClaw | |---------|----------|----------------|---------------------| | Persistent state | Yes — 24/7 cloud instances | No — session-based | Yes — but requires hardware | | File system access | Full file manager + cloud storage | Limited | Yes | | Web browser automation | Built-in | No | Requires setup | | Setup time | Under 60 seconds | N/A | Hours to days | | Privacy | Isolated sandbox, no data sharing | Data may train models | Full control | | Maintenance | Zero — managed by GenseeAI | N/A | User responsibility | | Cost | 3-day free trial of Premium Plus | Subscription required | Hardware + electricity | --- ## Pricing Updated May 2026. - **3-Day Free Trial**: $0 for 3 days — full Premium Plus access (3 instances, 50 GB storage, unlimited priority tokens, terminal access). No credit card required. - **Premium**: $29/month or $290/year — 3 instances, 50 GB storage, 100M priority tokens/month, 7-day auto-pause, terminal access - **Premium Plus**: $39/month or $390/year — 3 instances, 100 GB storage, unlimited priority tokens (fair use), 7-day auto-pause, technical support by human experts New users can start with the 3-day free trial; no credit card required. Cancel anytime. Full pricing details: https://www.gensee.ai/pricing.html --- ## Benchmarks and Research GenseeAI's built-in AI search and deep research are independently benchmarked: - **#1 on SourceBench** (web source quality): GenseeAI 81.8, Exa 80.1, Google 79.9, Perplexity 78.5 - **#1 on FRAMES Benchmark** (complex retrieval accuracy): GenseeAI 89.2%, Exa 80.0%, Google 67.0%, Brave 64.0% - **#1 on Deep Research Bench** (research report quality): GenseeAI 52.5, Human Expert 50.0, Gemini DR 49.7, OpenAI DR 46.5 --- ## Use Case Templates GenseeAI includes 35+ guided wizard templates: | Category | Templates | |----------|-----------| | Productivity | Morning Briefing, Email Automation, Calendar Automation, Reimbursement Assistant | | Research & Learn | Research Report, Data Analytics, AI Learning Coach | | Software Dev | Website Building, Documentation Generator, Codebase Q&A | | Marketing | Slide Creator, Social Media Manager | | Sales & Outreach | Sales Agent | | Finance | Price Monitor, Trading Agent, Tax Agent | | Lifestyle | Trip Planning, Health Companion, Personal Trainer, Daily Horoscope | | Job Seeking | Job Search Agent, Interview Prep, Resume & Cover Letter | | E-commerce | Competitor Watch | | HR | Meeting Prep | --- ## Company - Founded by Dr. Yiying Zhang (UCSD Associate Professor) and Dr. Shengqi Zhu (former Google Tech Lead Manager, 10+ years at Google) - VC-backed by Two Small Fish Ventures - 10,000+ users - Active Discord community: https://www.gensee.ai/discord ### Team & Research GenseeAI's founding team publishes peer-reviewed research at top venues (ICML, ICLR, KDD, SysML, SOSP, OSDI). Key publications include work on Cognify (auto-tuning AI workflows) and advanced retrieval systems. GenseeAI's built-in AI search ranks #1 on SourceBench. --- ## Links - Website: https://www.gensee.ai - Web App: https://webapp.gensee.ai/ui - Pricing: https://www.gensee.ai/pricing.html - FAQ: https://www.gensee.ai/faq.html - About: https://www.gensee.ai/about.html - Blog: https://www.gensee.ai/blog.html - Documentation: https://docs.gensee.ai - API Reference: https://docs.gensee.ai/api - Careers: https://www.gensee.ai/jobs.html - Contact: https://www.gensee.ai/contact.html - Privacy Notice: https://www.gensee.ai/privacy-notice.html - Terms of Use: https://www.gensee.ai/terms-of-use.html - Discord: https://www.gensee.ai/discord - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/gensee - GitHub: https://github.com/gensee - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genseeai - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Gensee-AI --- ## Blog Posts - The Real Security Story Behind the First Reported Agentic Ransomware: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/first-reported-agentic-ransomware-runtime-security.html - AP-001: Multi-Step Data Exfiltration in AI Coding Agents: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/ap001-multi-step-data-exfiltration.html - Claude Code Prompt Steganography Shows Why Agent Security Needs Runtime Evidence: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/claude-code-prompt-steganography-runtime-security.html - What Is Agent Defense and Response? A Practical Guide to AI Agent Security: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/agent-defense-and-response-ai-agent-security.html - Claude Fable 5 Shows Why AI Agent Security Is Becoming Runtime Security: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/claude-fable-5-agent-runtime-security.html - AI Agent Security and ADR: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/ai-agent-security-and-adr.html - From Image Generation to Workflow Generation: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/from-image-generation-to-workflow-generation.html - Image Generation in GenseeAI Workflows: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/image-generation-in-genseeai-workflows.html - A More Affordable, Flexible Way to Handle Extra AI Agent Usage: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/a-more-affordable-and-flexible-way-to-handle-extra-ai-agent-usage.html - Why Mobile Should Be a Real Control Surface for AI Agents: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/why-mobile-should-be-a-real-control-surface-for-ai-agents.html - AI Workflows Need Continuity, Not Just Chat: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/ai-workflows-need-continuity-not-just-chat.html - Why Role-Based Agents Are a Better Fit for Real Workflows: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/why-role-based-agents-are-a-better-fit-for-real-workflows.html - Introducing Guided Mode: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/introducing-guided-mode.html - Why We Expanded Beyond OpenClaw: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/why-we-expanded-beyond-openclaw.html - GenseeAI Full Launch: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/genseeai-full-launch.html - Open-Sourcing Gensee Crate: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/blog-introducing-gensee-crate.html - Managing Multiple OpenClaw Instances: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/blog-managing-multiple-openclaw-instances.html - Zero to Website in One Hour: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/blog-zero-to-website-in-one-hour.html - Databricks vs AgentCore vs Gensee: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/databricks-vs-agentcore-vs-gensee.html - Introducing Gensee Search Agent: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/introducing-gensee-search-agent.html - A Deep Dive into Cognify: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/a-deep-dive-into-cognify.html - Auto-Tuning with Cognify: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/auto-tuning-with-cognify.html - A Professor's Reflection on ICLR 2026: https://www.gensee.ai/blogs/a-professor-s-reflection-on-the-iclr-2026.html --- ## User Testimonials "Without Gensee, I wouldn't have dared to start with OpenClaw. Creating an instance took minutes, the models are powerful, and the support is outstanding." — Dennis H. "I run OpenClaw as my personal AI assistant — it checks my calendar, emails, and files autonomously. Rock-solid uptime, zero maintenance, and I was running in minutes." — Jeremiah, NSW, Australia "As a VP of Engineering, I've tried plenty of AI coding tools — but what stood out here was how fast I was able to go from idea to working product. I shipped two full projects without friction." — Iliya Plamenov, VP of Engineering "GenseeAI has much more comprehensive deep research results than that of the popular big providers. I will only use Gensee deep research from now on!" — Shu Liu, Senior Scientist, Pratt & Whitney "Gensee Search is a big lift over unenriched raw search results, which helped boost my agent's overall accuracy by 40%." — Adam S., AI Engineer, Free Run "I didn't want to install OpenClaw fully on my Mac due to privacy concerns — Gensee was an absolute winner: very fast setup, no hassle." — Tom "Gensee has significantly streamlined my development and data processing workflows. Their OpenClaw instances load remarkably fast." — Kyawzin Soe