It’s different in that it’s basically another abstraction layer. It has long-term memory (vs project by project) and constantly reviews its output to improve its skills and create new ones. Hermes can actually spin up codex or Claude code sessions for you as well. Telegram gateway is a huge plus as well. Codex and Claude mobile solutions right now are buggy and more for one specific thread of work vs a general delegator and chief of staff so to say.