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Islo vs Factory
Factory runs a software factory as a product. Islo gives you the computers, gateway, and orchestration to run your own.
Factory targets teams that want a managed software factory experience. Islo is harness-agnostic infrastructure: persistent agent computers, scoped tool access, verification, and BYOC when you need it.
| Islo | Factory | |
|---|---|---|
Ticket-to-PR orchestration | ✓ | ✓ |
Works with your existing harness | ✓ | partial |
Gateway credential injection | ✓ | partial |
Customer-cloud deployment | ✓ | partial |
Browser + full stack verification | ✓ | ✓ |
Eval / benchmark infrastructure | ✓ | partial |
Pay only while computers run | ✓ | partial |
Choose Islo when
You want to run autonomous agents on infrastructure you control, with multiple harnesses and policies your team defines.
Choose Factory when
You want a packaged software factory product with less assembly required upfront.
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Common questions
Is Islo a drop-in replacement for Factory?
Factory targets teams that want a managed software factory experience. Islo is harness-agnostic infrastructure: persistent agent computers, scoped tool access, verification, and BYOC when you need it.
Can I try both before deciding?
Yes. Start with one workflow you understand on Islo and compare results against your current setup.
Does Islo work with my existing harness?
Islo is harness-agnostic. Run Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or your own agent.
What about pricing?
Islo is pay-as-you-go. See /pricing for rates.
Can I run in my own cloud?
Yes. BYOC mode runs agent computers in your VPC.