1. What Nova is
Nova Ai-Studio 2.0 is an AI project delivery platform for enterprises and teams.
Think of it as an enterprise AI Agent that can finish projects — not a chatbot that only answers questions.
You state needs in plain language — “run an industry research pack,” “produce a proposal deck.” Nova runs an advanced task cycle (Goal-Loop):
Listen → Analyze → Lock goals → Produce → Strictly accept
It understands the ask, splits clear goals, writes files into the project folder, and can resume if interrupted. Completion is not “the AI said done” — it is checked against a frozen deliverable list: are the files present, and can they open?
The same loop handles a single task or a full project; one person or a collaborating team.
A critical enterprise capability is smart routing: light steps use lite models; critical steps use flagship models. Official tests show enterprise users can save up to about 70% token compute and cost — without always burning the most expensive model. Figures are scenario-dependent; see methodology.
| You may ask | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need to install software? | No. Open a browser and start. |
| Is it only chat? | No. It produces real files — reports, PPT, pages, video. |
| Can teams work together? | Yes. Shared conversations, files, and deliverable lists. |
| Can data stay on-prem? | Yes. Fully private deploy; or start on SaaS. |
| Do I need prompt engineering? | No. Templates and Capability Hub one-click starts. |
| Will compute cost explode? | Controllable. Smart routing; up to ~70% token savings. |
1.1 Who it is for
- Business / brand leads who need research, plans, decks, and report packs — not chat logs
- Collaborating teams that share one project and one deliverable list
- IT / compliance that must govern multi-user access or keep data inside the company
- Procurement & leadership evaluating a product that can ship, collaborate, govern, and control compute cost
1.2 What it is not
- Not a Q&A-only chatbot
- Not a tool that requires installing a stack before first use
- Not limited to one work type — office, research, creative, GEO, media, development, education
- Not locked to public-cloud compute — can connect to customer model services
- Not Amazon Nova / Nova Act — independent product at novapage.online
2. What it can deliver
The practical question: What can Nova help business teams produce?
Start a task in plain language and receive real files you can preview, download, and keep in the project folder — reports, decks, pages, video, social drafts — not a screen of chat. Goal-Loop exists to make those deliverables complete, correct, and finished.
Figure: Nova capability scale at a glance
2.1 Capability domains
Capability Hub is organized by business domains that cover day-to-day knowledge work:
| Domain | Typical capabilities | Typical deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Office & decks | PPT / Word / PDF create & export | Editable decks · Word · PDF |
| Research | Industry research, competitive analysis, source synthesis | Reports, source lists, chart packs |
| Marketing flywheel | Brand campaigns, landing pages, sales enablement | Plan pages, social packs, battlecards |
| GEO · AI search | Baseline audits, monitoring reports, optimization lists | Audit report + dashboard, action lists |
| Creation & design | Aesthetic slides, Bento decks, design drafts | Slide image packs, re-editable decks |
| Media | Short-video projects, OOH specs | Promo mp4, production specs |
| Development | Automation scripts, page acceptance aids | Script / report packs |
| Education | Lesson plans & practice materials | Lesson packs, exercises |
2.2 One sentence → deliverables
| You say (example) | Nova can deliver |
|---|---|
| “Beijing AI industry research with sources and charts” | Synthesis report, source list, chart pack; optional HTML report |
| “Turn this plan into an editable PPT” | True editable deck, or aesthetic slide pack then export |
| “Brand campaign: research + plan page + three social platforms” | Campaign folder, plan page, per-platform drafts |
| “GEO baseline audit — text report and dashboard” | Audit checklist + matching HTML dashboard |
| “One article, multi-platform packs” | Per-platform copy pack, list-checkable |
| “Turn the homepage into a 15s promo video” | Script + video project + promo file |
| “Nova Bento deck, re-editable” | Previewable, re-editable presentation |
| “Team pitch together — shared deliverable list” | Collaboration project: shared chat, files, list |
2.3 Deliverable form matrix
| Type | Common forms | In conversation |
|---|---|---|
| Documents & reports | Word · PDF · longform | Preview, export, list acceptance |
| Decks & slides | PPT · slide packs · Bento | Unified preview / right-rail edit |
| Web & interactive | Landing pages · dashboards | Preview, structured refine |
| A/V | Promo video · scripts | Safe preview, project re-edit |
| Structured data | Tables · source ledgers | Preview, project catalog |
| Team assets | Collab projects · project memory | Permissions, edit locks, handoff |
3. Core value & how to use
After “what can it do,” organizations care about: can everyone use it, can teams collaborate, can deliverables be verified, where data lives, and whether token compute cost stays under control.
| Pillar | Value |
|---|---|
| Browser zero-install | Cloud ready instantly; private deploy is IT-owned while everyone still uses the browser |
| Smart routing saves tokens | Auto-selects lite / flagship by step; official tests show up to about 70% token/cost savings (scenario-dependent) |
| Enterprise platform | Multi-tenant, admin console, usage audit, concurrency governance |
| Team edition | Collaboration projects share files, chats, memory, and Results lists |
| Private / SaaS isomorphic | Pilot in cloud, migrate on-prem; one capability and data model |
| Out-of-box ease | 35 process templates + 400+ capability entries; plain language starts |
| Project acceptance | Task start freezes what must ship; acceptance checks real files |
| Unified preview | 40+ formats; body, folder, and export show the same deliverables |
3.0 Smart routing: spend compute where it matters
Long tasks usually include clarifying needs, retrieving sources, drafting, formatting, and checking the list. Always-on flagship pricing rises fast. Nova’s smart routing auto-selects lite vs flagship by step difficulty and importance, with backup keys and fallbacks. Official tests: versus always-on flagship, enterprise users can save up to about 70% tokens/cost (scenario-dependent — methodology). Usage is auditable per user / tenant.
| Step type (illustrative) | Routing lean | Enterprise meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Classify, format, light continue | Lite model | Lower tokens, higher throughput |
| Deep analysis, critical drafts, complex tools | Flagship model | Quality preserved |
| Multi-model backup / degrade | Fallback by keys & policy | Stable output — one rate-limit does not fail the job |
| Form | How to start | Client requirement |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS cloud | Register / log in to the workbench | No install |
| Fully private | Open the intranet URL and log in | No install (IT deploys once) |
| Form | Who installs | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS (optional · pilot) | No install | Fast trial, PoC, SMB teams |
| Fully private (compliance-first) | IT deploys once | Finance, government, brand HQ, data residency |
| Migrate inward | Isomorphic image & data model | Cloud pilot → then on-prem |
3.1 Five enterprise landing capabilities
| Capability | What users feel |
|---|---|
| Browser, zero install | Business opens the URL — no App / CLI required |
| Smart routing cost control | Up to ~70% token savings; usage auditable |
| Team collaboration | Shared projects, files, memory, deliverable lists |
| List-based acceptance | Frozen list + real files; blocks fake-complete |
| Private & SaaS isomorphic | Pilot on SaaS; migrate on-prem with same shape |
3.2 How people start
- Capability Hub / process templates — click “Try it,” natural language launches the task
- Composer — describe the goal; Agent Harness orchestrates tools in the background
- Showcase — browse completed demos on the marketing site before you try
3.3 Agent Harness
Above the model sits Agent Harness: task understanding, Skills/MCP tool orchestration, long-task resume, and deliverable acceptance. Image generation, video, web fetch, and file writes chain into the task directory. Users state the goal; the platform runs the execution framework.
4. Typical application scenarios
Chapter 2’s capability map, expanded by scenario — plain-language starts, multi-file project packs, smart routing in the background so long tasks need not burn flagship end-to-end.
4.1 Office & documents
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Meeting notes → action items | Notes md/docx, todo list |
| Multi-format document conversion | pdf, docx, in-chat preview |
| Presentation production | pptx / aesthetic slide packs |
| Contract & proposal drafts | docx/md |
4.2 Research & insight
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Deep industry research | Synthesis md, source list, charts |
| Competitive analysis | Comparison table md/html |
| Due-diligence pack | Multi-file research folder |
4.3 Content writing
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Longform & whitepapers | Structured md/docx |
| Social content matrix | Per-platform md packs |
| One article → multi-platform | Script md, multi-platform slices |
4.4 Marketing & growth (one domain, not the whole product)
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Brand campaign full pack | Research, plan HTML, social pack |
| Landing & campaign pages | index.html, assets |
| Sales enablement | Sales battlecards (md/docx) |
4.5 GEO · AI search optimization
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| GEO baseline audit | audit-checklist md/html |
| Monitoring report | Monitor html/md, action list |
4.6 Creative production
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Aesthetic slides | slide-NN.png, manifest |
| Short video | Script md, promo.mp4 |
| Interactive HTML report | report.html |
4.7 Team collaboration (Team package)
| Scenario | Deliverables |
|---|---|
| Shared brief building | Collab project space, shared memory |
| Cross-member handoff | In-permission files, continuous context |
| Admin governance | Admin usage, project audit |
| Scenario | Primary roles | Key deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly industry brief | Strategy / research | md report + sources + charts |
| Brand campaign pitch | Brand / agency | Campaign pack + social drafts |
| Board deck | PMO / founders | Editable PPT / Bento |
| GEO baseline | Growth / SEO | Audit + HTML dashboard |
| 15s product promo | Marketing | Script + mp4 |
| Multi-user pitch room | Sales teams | Shared project + list |
5. Out-of-box capability ecosystem
Externally we communicate 400+ capabilities plus ~35 process templates. Discover (main menu) and the composer Capability panel share one Hub — nine major tabs (marketing flywheel, media, GEO·AI search, finance, office, creation, development, brainstorming, education).
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Browser-ready | Cloud optional; private is still web access — no install of CLI or desktop Agent |
| Process templates | 35 mature chains (brand campaigns, GEO audits, research reports, PPT/video, etc.) |
| Capability Hub | 400+ scenario cards; “Try it” prefills the ask |
| Conversation as workflow | Complex steps orchestrated by Agent Harness; users only state the goal |
| Smart routing | Backend picks models by step; business users need not choose; up to ~70% token/cost savings |
5.1 Capability Hub
- L1 category tabs · L2 steppers · L3 pills where needed
- Favorites star · “Try it” smart prefill
- Process templates for multi-stage projects
- Admin Hub visibility controls which tabs/cards appear
5.2 Process templates
Mature chains such as brand-campaign-full, content-flywheel, research-report, GEO audits, PPT/video packs. Templates inject staged write_file contracts so the deliverable list stays honest.
5.3 Model pool
GPT, Claude, Gemini, Qwen, Seedream/Seedance, and more in one pool. Flagship/lite routing, backup keys (≥4), and degradation chains for web/image/video/audio. Model-routing templates save agent + routing + memory choices (keys excluded).
5.4 Launch Registry & Preflight
Capabilities that need style/aspect choices can open Launch / Preflight Studio (platform feature flags). Designers pick templates with real thumbnails; natural-language design intent can be intercepted in Composer when configured.
| Platform base | Supports |
|---|---|
| Unified document export | PDF / Word / PPT / Excel |
| HyperFrames render | Web project → real MP4 |
| Bento / canvas / HTML Studio | Decks, posters, report polish |
| Visual asset binding (VAP) | Official images into preview carriers — placeholders do not count as done |
| Fetch / browser automation | Structured extraction, page automation |
| Domain | Representative capabilities | Standard deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Office & decks | PPT / Word production | Editable pptx / docx / pdf |
| Research | Research reports · web fetch | Synthesis report, source list |
| Marketing flywheel | Brand campaign templates | Campaign pages, social packs |
| GEO · AI search | Baseline audits · monitoring | Audit report + dashboard |
| Media | Short-video projects · OOH specs | Promo video, production specs |
| Creation | Bento decks | Re-editable presentations |
| Development | Browser automation | Automation scripts |
| Education | Hermes Edu packs | Lesson plans, exercises |
6. Team collaboration (Team)
Team workspace is the collaboration surface for shared files, permissions, versions, and project memory — planned beside personal Projects and General with a third “Team” sidebar tab, isolated by feature flag so personal habits stay intact.
6.1 What is shared
- Project files and task folders
- Conversation context for the collaboration project
- Project memory (admins edit/delete; members read-only)
- Deliverable list acceptance for the shared goal
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Shared files | Team shares one project deliverable directory |
| Shared conversations | Sessions visible to project members |
| Project memory | All can read; admins edit/delete |
| Three permission tiers | Admin / editor / read-only |
| Edit locks | One writer at a time — no overwrite races |
| Version history | Restore from preview chrome |
| Milestones | Pitch / delivery checklist |
6.2 Governance
Role-based access, edit locks, and audit-friendly usage. Collaboration UI stays in the left rail and folder — no forced new chrome for personal projects. Sketch authority lives under artifacts/saas-design/team-workspace/.
6.3 Without Team package
Users still see Project | General. Personal SaaS workspaces and General chat remain the default path. Team capabilities can be gray-released and rolled back without breaking personal projects.
7. How deliverables are accepted
Users buy project results, not a verbal “done.” Nova freezes a Session Deliverable Manifest (SDM) at task start and accepts against real on-disk files.
7.1 Goal-Loop + SDM
| Mechanism | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Results list contract (SDM) | Task start freezes slots; adds items only on explicit goal change |
| Goal-Loop continue | One turn ending ≠ task complete; missing files auto-continue |
| Disk alignment | Real project-folder files are authoritative — empty lists cannot fake green |
| Acceptance close | “All done” copy only after list passes |
| Four-line parity | Chat list, folder, preview, export read one conclusion |
| Repair circuit | Same gap without progress stops empty loops |
- Listen & analyze the user goal
- Compile slots (numbered list / “must deliver” / Hub profile)
- Freeze baseline (count + names); raise goalVersion only on explicit change
- Produce with Agent Harness; write into
artifacts/task-* - Validate slots ↔ verified paths; repair incomplete items; circuit-break same-gap storms
7.2 Four-line consistency
Assistant body, sticky Results list, task folder, and HTML export must agree. UI trusts engine turn_acceptance_meta and reconciled SDM — not optimistic green from path guesses alone.
| Failure type | User perception |
|---|---|
| Transient network | “This may take a moment — please wait” |
| Brief service pause | Auto-resume in background; no panic banners |
| Auth / billing hard fail | Calm reason + next steps |
| Repair circuit tripped | Stop useless retries |
7.3 SuperPreview
40+ formats with professional preview; heavy editors (HF Studio, Bento, GrapesJS, tldraw) lazy-load only in edit mode. Paths stay consistent across body links, Results panel, right rail, SuperPreview, and “open task folder.”
7.4 Visual assets & official media
When official imagery is required, Discover → Prepare → Bind → Validate (VAP). Lingering placeholders fail acceptance under binding audit flags. generate_image must not fake official product shots.
8. Fully private deploy & enterprise security
Nova supports SaaS multi-tenant and fully private (Docker / air-gapped) with isomorphic capability — pilot in the cloud, migrate inward without rewriting workflows.
8.1 Deployment forms
| Form | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS | Fast pilot, zero install | Browser workspace; invite code registration |
| Private Docker | Customer data center | DATA_ROOT on customer infra; upgrade preserves data |
| Air-gapped | Strict isolation | Offline images; intranet DNS; local/intranet model APIs |
| Topic | Nova stance |
|---|---|
| Data residency | Private: 100% customer premises; SaaS is optional |
| Compute residency | Private inference uses customer-configured model APIs; no forced public-cloud compute |
| Air-gap | Private network / air-gapped; offline images and upgrade packs |
| Control plane | PostgreSQL recommended; SQLite for development |
| Telemetry | Off by default; enable by enterprise policy |
| High-intensity code exec | Private + network isolation recommended; SaaS keeps hardening sandboxes |
8.2 Security layers
- JWT auth · tenant isolation · tool permission allowlists
- Workspace sandbox · usage attribution audit
- Session soft-delete / tombstones · no resurrect of deleted chats
- Optional Redis / PostgreSQL control plane; conversation JSONL on disk
8.3 Compute boundary
“Compute stays under customer policy” — models can be Qwen / DeepSeek / local open-source / private endpoints. Zero public-cloud compute dependency is a supported posture when the customer configures it.
9. Enterprise application guide
9.1 Why enterprises need an Agent that finishes projects
Chat answers questions. Organizations get stuck on multi-file delivery, collaboration, list acceptance, compute cost, and data residency. Nova is an enterprise collaborative Agent: conversation that ships verifiable project deliverables — not a trail of un-archivable chat.
| Pain point | Symptom | Nova response |
|---|---|---|
| Unverifiable “done” | AI says complete; files missing or broken | Goal-Loop + frozen Results list + on-disk acceptance |
| Runaway token cost | Always-on flagship models | Smart routing (up to ~70% token savings, scenario-dependent) |
| Data & compliance | Chats/files on public cloud with weak audit | Tenant isolation on SaaS; full private / air-gap optional |
| High employee friction | Install clients; prompt engineering tax | Browser zero-install; plain language; 400+ capabilities & templates |
| Hard to collaborate | Personal tools; scattered files | Team projects + shared Results list; usage auditable per user/tenant |
9.2 SMB & mid-market: pilot fast, ship files
Profile: marketing, ops, research, content, sales-enablement teams with many deliverable types.
- Path: SaaS pilot → pick 1–2 real workflows → accept via Results list + folder → then expand seats/scenarios.
- Priority scenarios: market research, decks, GEO/AI-search visibility, content flywheel, light campaign packs.
- Pain relief: no DIY workflow platform; out-of-box Hub + templates; routing controls early token spend.
- When to private: contract/residency requirements, or migrate the same habits on-prem — SaaS and private are isomorphic.
9.3 Large enterprises & groups: governance and audit
Profile: brand HQ, multi-BU matrix, multi-tenant parallelism; need permissions, usage, upgrades, and data boundaries.
- Path: joint IT + business PoC → choose private vs BU SaaS pilot → turn on usage/permission policy → govern Hub visibility by org unit.
- Priority scenarios: cross-BU launch/campaign packs, standardized research + Word/PPT, media planning packs, reusable process templates.
- Pain relief: tenant/workspace isolation; turn queue; list/certificate acceptance for audit; upgrades never overwrite customer data/env; admins govern skills/models, staff consume capabilities.
9.4 Government & public institutions: residency and explainability
Profile: public services, institutional research/comms, SOEs — emphasize data in boundary, explainable process, archivable deliverables.
- Path: prefer full private Docker or air-gapped → customer-held/intranet models → close projects on archivable files + list acceptance, not chat screenshots.
- Priority scenarios: policy/industry research packs, briefing decks, public education content matrices, internal knowledge projects (not Q&A bots only).
- Pain relief: chats, files, control DB can stay on customer premises; no mandatory Nova public compute; offline upgrade + intranet access are standard; align external claims with audit (see Chapter 8).
9.5 Private-deploy decision checklist
| Decision | Guidance |
|---|---|
| May data leave the customer facility? | No → full private / air-gap; Yes for pilot → SaaS then migrate |
| May compute use public-cloud APIs? | Per policy: intranet/local/customer keys; Nova public inference not required |
| Employee entry? | Browser; no per-seat IDE/CLI mandate |
| How is “done” proven? | Results list + real files + preview/export |
| Will upgrades wipe data? | No — swap program only; DATA_ROOT and customer env preserved |
Deploy shapes and security layers: Chapter 8 · Private deploy & security. Architecture deep-dive: Chapter 10 · System architecture.
9.6 Data security & trust (application view)
- Residency: private keeps JSONL, artifacts, control DB under customer
DATA_ROOT; SaaS is tenant-isolated. - Isolation: cross-tenant denied; clear project/workspace boundaries; tool execution tighten-able by policy.
- Audit: usage attributed to user/tenant; sessions and deliverable paths support review.
- Trust UX: auto-continue long tasks + list acceptance reduce “we don’t know where it is / dare not give AI our data.”
Security five-layer detail in Chapter 8; competitive selection in Chapter 11 · Competitive comparison.
9.7 Suggested 90-day landing cadence
Figure: enterprise landing cadence (illustrative)
10. System architecture
This chapter is for IT and technical evaluation. Business readers can finish Parts 1–3 first and return as needed.
10.1 Logical topology
| Principle | Meaning | Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Task over single reply | Buy project results, not “OK” | Goal-Loop continue, Results list, acceptance gates |
| Control vs data planes | Tenant metadata separate from chats/files | Control DB + JSONL + file hub |
| Single acceptance authority | UI, engine, disk agree | Results list + slot binding + four-line parity |
| Deployable & rollbackable | On-prem install; upgrades never wipe data | Container private; minute-level feature flags |
| Schedulable compute savings | Long tasks do not always-on flagship | Smart routing + model pool; up to ~70% token/cost |
Think of Nova as “front desk takes the ask → mid-office executes → archive stores deliverables → acceptance checks the list” — Goal-Loop decomposed onto the system.
10.2 Dual tracks
| Component | Key duties |
|---|---|
| Bridge | Browser sole entry; async validate; tenant context; no sync FS on hot paths |
| Gateway + AgentLoop | Long-task sessions; tool loops; turn-end acceptance; continue arbitration |
| sessionDeliverableManifest | Compile SDM slots; freeze baseline; goalVersion mutations |
| validateDeliverablesEngine | Ground Truth + slot binding; acceptanceCertificate |
| Turn Queue | Cross-session concurrency cap; FIFO queue; slot release |
- Conversation resilience — RecoveryBudget dual tracks (recoverable vs hard-fail), Turn Queue for cross-session concurrency
- Deliverable governance — SDM, certificate/shadow/enforce flags, Ground Truth reconcile, repair circuits
10.3 SaaS control plane
Users, tenants, conversation catalog in PG/SQLite; files in cloud-storage hubs; optional OSS for read acceleration. Marketing site is the default public entry; login leads to the workbench.
10.4 Runtime notes for ops
Browser as sole employee entry; async validate; tenant context mandatory; no sync FS blocking on Bridge hot paths; feature flags synchronized across pack / cloud-env / dev launcher.
11. Competitive comparison
Compared products include Nova · OpenAI Codex · OpenClaw · Hermes · WorkBuddy · QoderWork · ChatGPT Enterprise · Dify / FastGPT / Coze (also summarized on /en/compare/). Peer products evolve — verify against their latest docs. Nova is unrelated to Amazon Nova / Nova Act.
11.1 Positioning contrast
| Dimension | Nova Ai-Studio | Typical chat / bot builders | Dev-centric Agents (e.g. Codex) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome | Verifiable project files + list acceptance | Conversations, bots, workflows | Code / Agent runs in IDE/CLI |
| Employee entry | Browser, zero install | Varies | Often App / CLI / IDE |
| Cost control | Smart routing up to ~70% (scenario-dependent) | Model / platform billing | Usually always-on flagship for hard work |
| Private deploy | Full-stack Docker / air-gap isomorphic with SaaS | Self-host or cloud SaaS | Cloud compliance options; not always customer full-stack |
| Team + list accept | Native product direction | Rare as first-class | Usually DIY |
| Type | Examples | Objective positioning | Relation to Nova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-source execution frameworks | OpenClaw, Hermes | High-privilege exec, Always-On, IM gateways, community Skills | Absorb execution power; add SDM acceptance, Team, templates, private out-of-box |
| Enterprise Agentic platforms | OpenAI Codex | Flagship Agents; App/IDE/CLI; Sites; plugins; GitHub/Slack; cloud RBAC/audit | Complementary: Codex strong at Agent orchestration & SaaS ecosystem; Nova strong at Team, full-stack private, zero-install Web, SDM acceptance |
| Big-tech office Agents | WorkBuddy, QoderWork | Deep IM/Office binding | Nova strong at independent project desk + private + browser for all |
| General chat | ChatGPT Enterprise | Secure chat, enterprise governance, broad models | Nova adds Harness + list acceptance + project asset landing |
| Core dimension | Nova | Codex | OpenClaw | Hermes | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser zero-install (employees) | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ◐ | ✅ |
| Smart routing for tokens/cost | ✅ (up to ~70%) | ◐ | ✗ | ◐ | ◐ |
| Enterprise multi-tenant + admin | ✅ | ✅ | ✗ | ◐ | ✅ |
| Team collab projects | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ◐ | ✗ |
| Results list team acceptance (SDM) | ✅ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Full-stack Docker private (customer DC) | ✅ | ✗ | ✅ | ✅ | ✗ |
| SaaS browser pilot (zero install) | ✅ | ✅ | ✗ | ◐ | ✅ |
| Private ↔ SaaS isomorphic migrate | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Business out-of-box (templates/Hub) | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ◐ |
| Function | Nova | Codex | OpenClaw | Hermes | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-step auto execution | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ◐ |
| Long-task / resume | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ◐ |
| Freeze Results list at task start (SDM) | ✅ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Disk-evidence acceptance / four-line parity | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 400+ Capability Hub | ✅ | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ◐ |
| SuperPreview 40+ formats | ✅ | ◐ | ◐ | ✗ | ◐ |
| Full private Docker (customer full stack) | ✅ | ✗ | ✅ | ✅ | ✗ |
| Zero public-cloud compute dependency | ✅ | ✗ | ✅ | ✅ | ✗ |
| Deep scenario | Nova edge | When peers may win |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-file project delivery (not single chat) | SDM + disk acceptance + four-line parity | Codex Sites / GitHub-native engineering loops |
| Enterprise compliance & full private | Customer DC Docker / air-gap isomorphic with SaaS | OpenAI enterprise cloud + strong compliance APIs |
| Team collaboration | Shared project + Results list + memory permissions | IM-native office Agents inside DingTalk/WeCom |
| Dimension | Generic chat / DIY bots | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| State unit | Message / session | Session + deliverable contract + task directory |
| Done criteria | Model says “done” | List + disk + acceptance certificate |
| Team shape | Personal / DIY | Multi-tenant + Team projects |
| Employee install burden | Often CLI/App/local gateway | SaaS zero-install; private is IT once |
| Compute cost strategy | Single model or manual pick | Smart routing per step; up to ~70% savings |
11.2 When Codex / ChatGPT may suffice
Codex is strong at Agent orchestration, Sites, plugins, and GitHub integration. If the team is deep in OpenAI and accepts App/CLI, it often covers R&D and knowledge work. Nova complements when you also need: browser zero-install for all staff, Team + deliverable list acceptance, customer full-stack Docker private, SaaS→on-prem isomorphic migration, business templates / Capability Hub, and organization-level smart routing cost control.
11.3 One-line difference
Nova Ai-Studio: deliver whole projects through conversation — files you can accept, not a trail of chat. Build workflows/bots elsewhere if that is the primary job; choose Nova when the job is understand → write deliverables → strict accept → govern cost.
12. Selection guide & common questions
12.1 Eight reasons organizations choose Nova
- Browser zero-install for business users
- File-level deliverables with list acceptance (Goal-Loop)
- Smart routing cost control (up to ~70%, scenario-dependent)
- 400+ capabilities + process templates out of the box
- Team collaboration path with shared list
- SaaS and fully private isomorphic deployment
- SuperPreview + five-path consistency against fake-complete
- Enterprise security: tenancy, permissions, sandbox, usage audit
12.2 Quick match
| Primary goal | Lean toward |
|---|---|
| Ship multi-file business projects via conversation | Nova Ai-Studio |
| Build LLM workflows / knowledge bots in-house | Dify / FastGPT / Coze |
| Deep OpenAI Agent + IDE/CLI | Codex (+ Nova if org delivery/private needed) |
| IM always-on personal agents | Hermes / OpenClaw-class tools |
| Alternative | When it fits | When Nova fits better |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT / Codex | General chat; OpenAI Agent depth; App/CLI OK | Browser-for-all, Team + SDM, full private, smart-routing cost governance |
| Dify / FastGPT / Coze | Build workflow bots / knowledge apps | Finish multi-file projects with list acceptance out of the box |
| Hermes / OpenClaw | IM Always-On, high-privilege local agents | Enterprise Hub, Team projects, SaaS↔private isomorphic |
12.3 FAQ (selection)
Q1: We already have ChatGPT / Codex — do we still need Nova?
Keep them for chat/dev Agent depth. Add Nova when you need browser-for-all, list acceptance, Team projects, private full-stack, or smart-routing cost governance.
Q2: Is Nova only for marketing AI?
No. Positioning is enterprise / team Agent that can finish projects across office, research, GEO, media, creation, and more.
Q3: How do we choose Nova vs Codex?
Codex for OpenAI-ecosystem Agent orchestration with App/CLI. Nova for org-wide browser delivery, private deploy, Team + SDM acceptance, and routed token cost.
Q4: How do we control token / compute cost?
Enable smart routing; measure against always-on flagship baseline; audit usage per user/tenant. See methodology.
Q5: How do we evaluate in a pilot?
Run a real deliverable task → confirm Results list + folder + export parity → compare token cost on your mix → decide SaaS vs private by residency.
13. Closing
After this paper, treat Nova as an enterprise AI Agent that can finish projects — Goal-Loop of Listen → Analyze → Lock goals → Produce → Strictly accept for solo tasks, full projects, and team delivery.
On the organization side, five landing capabilities: browser zero-install, smart routing cost control, team collaboration, list-based acceptance, private and SaaS isomorphic options. In 2026, Agent competition has moved from “can it chat?” to “can it finish, verify, and govern projects inside the org — at a compute cost you can afford and justify?”
- Core difference: enterprise, team-ready, browser zero-install, smart routing, private/SaaS dual form, out-of-box ease
- Completion rule: deliverable list + real files present — not verbal “done”
- Cost strategy: smart routing per step; up to ~70% token/cost savings; usage auditable
- Experience: business uses the browser; IT can govern and deploy; leaders get auditable project assets
- Landing path: SaaS lowers pilot friction; private matches cloud shape for inward migration
Nova Ai-Studio: the enterprise AI Agent that finishes projects — lower adoption friction, verifiable team delivery, smart routing for compute cost, and controllable data/compute boundaries.
Appendix: login Hero · security narrative · deploy story · Nova Ai-Studio PR · full-case review edition · 2026-07-30
Reading path: know → capabilities → scenarios → reliability → (optional) architecture → selection · 2026-07-30
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