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Carly AI alternatives
Carly AI compared with 5 alternatives: Martin, Lindy, Dume.ai, Poke and Tasklet.
Carly AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly AIThis tool | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Martin | Free trial · from $21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Dume.ai | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Poke | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tasklet | From $25/mo | No | Web, macOS |
How each one differs from Carly AI
- Free trial · from $21/mo
Martin
Personal AI assistant you text, call, email or message in Slack
- Martin starts at $21 per month, billed yearly (Basic); $35 billed monthly. Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included).
- Carly AI has a free plan. Martin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Martin lists an iOS app.
- Only Carly AI lists a browser extension.
- Martin also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who want to run email, calendar and reminders by text or phone call
- Free trial · from $29.99/mo
Lindy
AI teammate for Slack that works across your team's tools
- Lindy starts at $29.99 per user / month, for 3,000 credits. Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included).
- Carly AI has a free plan. Lindy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Lindy also covers meeting notes and chat assistant.
- Carly AI also covers templates, tasks, calendar and booking links.
Suits: Teams that work in Slack and want one shared AI teammate
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Dume.ai
AI executive assistant for inbox, calendar and recurring work
- Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included).
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Dume.ai also covers chat assistant and documents.
- Carly AI also covers templates, tasks, calendar and booking links.
Suits: People who want inbox triage and a daily briefing without building workflows
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included).
- Only Carly AI lists a browser extension.
- Poke also covers chat assistant.
- Carly AI also covers templates, tasks, calendar, booking links and inbox filtering.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- From $25/mo
Tasklet
AI agents for business workflows, priced by usage instead of seats
- Tasklet starts at $25 per month (Starter, 10,000 credits shared by the organization). Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included).
- Carly AI has a free plan. Tasklet does not.
- Only Tasklet lists a macOS app.
- Only Carly AI lists a browser extension.
- Tasklet also covers app builder and no-code.
Suits: Teams that want many people using agents without paying per seat
Limits worth knowing in Carly AI
- The Free plan covers MCP access, 10 workflows, the calendar view and the task manager; AI agents start at $35 a month.
- Personal includes 200 credits a month. Bigger allowances are add-ons, from $30 a month more for 400 credits up to $1,450 more for 15,200.
- Business SMS, calling and the AI receptionist are add-ons for Organization teams, billed separately and set up on a call.
- No mobile or desktop app is listed: Carly works through email, SMS, Slack, a web dashboard and a Chrome extension.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Carly AI?
The alternatives to Carly AI in this directory are Martin, Lindy, Dume.ai, Poke and Tasklet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Carly AI.
Is there a free alternative to Carly AI?
Yes. Dume.ai and Poke have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Carly AI alternatives work on Windows?
The Carly AI listing does not include a Windows app. Dume.ai lists one.
Which Carly AI alternatives work on macOS?
The Carly AI listing does not include a macOS app. Dume.ai and Tasklet list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.