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Dume.ai alternatives
Dume.ai compared with 5 alternatives: Martin, Lindy, Carly AI, Poke and Sauna.
Dume.ai has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dume.aiThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Martin | Free trial · from $21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Carly AI | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Poke | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sauna | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
How each one differs from Dume.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. Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Dume.ai has a free plan. Martin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Martin lists an iOS app.
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dume.ai lists a browser extension.
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. Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Dume.ai has a free plan. Lindy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Lindy also covers meeting notes.
- Dume.ai also covers documents.
Suits: Teams that work in Slack and want one shared AI teammate
- Free plan · from $35/mo
Carly AI
Email-based AI assistant with custom agents and workflows
- Carly AI starts at $35 per month (Personal, 200 credits included). Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Carly AI also covers templates, tasks, calendar and booking links.
- Dume.ai also covers chat assistant and documents.
Suits: People who would rather CC an assistant on email than open another app
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dume.ai lists a browser extension.
- Dume.ai also covers inbox filtering and documents.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Sauna
AI teammate with memory, reachable by web, iMessage, Slack or email
- Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite). Dume.ai starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dume.ai lists a browser extension.
- Sauna also covers app builder.
Suits: People who want to message an agent from iMessage, Slack or email
Limits worth knowing in Dume.ai
- The Free plan is limited to 100 credits a month, 20 messages a day and a single integration.
- Credits reset each billing cycle and do not roll over; extra credit packs are sold only to subscribers.
- Two-way messaging, webhook triggers and custom instructions start at PRO, and frontier AI models are limited to MAX.
- No iOS or Android app is listed: phone use is through WhatsApp or a voice call, and the desktop app covers Mac and Windows only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dume.ai?
The alternatives to Dume.ai in this directory are Martin, Lindy, Carly AI, Poke and Sauna. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dume.ai.
Is there a free alternative to Dume.ai?
Yes. Carly AI, Poke and Sauna have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dume.ai alternatives work on iOS?
The Dume.ai listing does not include an iOS app. Martin and Sauna 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.