Sano vs. Langdock

Hand over the whole task.

Research the topic. Work through the files. Build the presentation. Sano Work brings long-running agents, native notes and editable results to your Mac or Windows PC—with German or EU-hosted AI, ZDR and no model training.

The case for Sano Work.

Choose Sano when you want an agent that works through your task, uses the files on your computer and leaves you with something you can use.

Agents that stay on the task.

Let Sano work through research, file changes and revisions. Switch conversations while the task keeps running in the app.

Notes your agent can work with.

Write in the built-in block editor. Ask your agent to find, connect and update your notes across conversations.

Your files. Ready for the next step.

Create Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations and websites. Keep the files and refine them in your workspace.

The case for Sano Work.
What matters in your work	Sano Work	Langdock
Long-running agent tasks	Multi-step work on your desktop. Tasks keep running when you switch conversations, with progress and approvals in the app.	Agents handle tasks; a workflow builder connects agents, integrations and approval steps into larger processes. Source
Work on local files	Read, edit and organize files directly in your workspace. Bring your agent to the project folder you already work in.	Library folders hold uploaded files and generated results for use across chats and teams. Source
Native notes	A built-in block editor with local Markdown files. Your agent searches, writes, links and organizes notes across conversations.	An in-chat document editor saves documents to the Langdock Library for access across chats. Source
Parallel work	Delegate file work to parallel agents in separate local copies. Review their changes before bringing them into your workspace.	Configured subagents receive delegated tasks with their own instructions, knowledge and tools. Source
Editable results	Create and inspect Word documents, Excel workbooks, PowerPoint decks and PDFs. Build websites and keep the source files.	Built-in file tools create and process PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. Source
Model hosting	Choose German or EU-hosted models. German-hosted models include contractual confidentiality under §203.	EU hosting for the application and most models, with configurable model and deployment options. Source
Protection for your work	ZDR and no training across all models. Local conversation history and on-device anonymization for the inputs you select.	No training on customer data, with workspace permissions and centralized security controls. Source
Desktop experience	A native Mac and Windows workspace for local files, agent tasks, notes and connected tools.	Web based Mac and Windows apps provide the same Langdock Workspace as in the browser. Source

Comparison by Sano, based on Langdock’s linked product documentation and security page. Reviewed 30 September 2026.

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Desktop agents. European hosting.

Sano takes on Codex and Claude Cowork.

Long-running tasks, parallel agents and direct work on your files. Sano brings the power of a desktop agent to your everyday work, with native notes, connected tools and editable documents, presentations and websites.

For parallel file work, agents use separate copies of the workspace. Their proposed changes stay available for review before they are applied to your files.

Tasks continue across conversation switches
Parallel agents for file work
Progress and approval controls in the app
Review proposed changes before applying them

Sano Notes

Your knowledge belongs in the work.

Your research, decisions and meeting notes are already part of Sano. Ask your agent to find the relevant notes, connect ideas and write the next version right where you keep them.

Use the native block editor to write and organize. Notes are local Markdown files you own, with Markdown and PDF export. Your agent can use them across conversations.

Built-in block editor
Search, create and edit notes with your agent
Local Markdown files
Markdown and PDF export

Files & tools

From source material to the finished file.

Turn a folder of documents into a report, a spreadsheet or a presentation. Sano creates editable files and gives its agents tools to inspect and revise the output. Build websites and keep the source alongside the result.

Bring email, calendar and browser work into the same task. Find the relevant message, prepare a reply, check availability or research in your connected browser.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF
Websites with source files
Gmail, Outlook and Google Calendar
Local browser and design connections

Hosting & privacy

Powerful agents. Confidential work.

Choose German or EU-hosted models in Sano. Every model comes with zero data retention and no training on your prompts or outputs. German-hosted models also come with contractual confidentiality under §203.

Your conversations and privacy mappings stay on your device. Sano Shield detects and replaces sensitive values locally in the inputs you select, then restores them in the response.

German or EU-hosted models
ZDR and no model training across all models
§203 confidentiality for German-hosted models
Local conversations and control over agent actions

Give Sano your next real task.

01 · Bring the material

Choose a project folder, source documents and notes you want to work with.

02 · Describe the result

Ask for the report, presentation, spreadsheet or website you need. Let the agent work through the steps.

03 · Make it yours

Review the files, ask for changes and keep working with the editable result.

Working with Sano

Why choose Sano Work?

Choose Sano for long-running agents that work on local files, native notes your agent can read and edit, parallel file work and editable results. German or EU hosting, ZDR and no model training are included.

Can an agent keep working when I switch chats?

Yes. Tasks belong to the app and continue when you switch conversations. Keep Sano open while a task runs. When the agent needs an answer or approval, it waits for you.

Can my agent work with Sano Notes?

Yes. Your agent can search, read, create, edit and organize your notes across conversations. Notes are local Markdown files in the built-in editor. Relevant note content is sent to your selected model when the agent uses it for a task.

Where are my AI requests processed?

What does §203 confidentiality cover?

Sano provides German-hosted models with contractual confidentiality under §203. Our signed agreement covers entrusted secrets and confidentiality obligations for the people and permitted subcontractors involved in inference.

Who wrote this comparison?

Sano wrote this comparison using Langdock’s linked product documentation and security page, reviewed on 30 September 2026.

Can I download Sano now?

Download Sano Work for Mac or Windows, sign in with an email code and start your free trial. Bring your own files and try Sano on a real task.

More ways to work with Sano

Sano for law firms

Compare contracts, organize case files and draft client letters.

Security, hosting & §203

German and EU hosting, ZDR and §203 confidentiality.

Sources and further reading

Put Sano to work on your next task.

Download Sano Work for Mac or Windows and try it for free. Sign in, bring your files and put your agent to work on a real task.

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