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Instinct alternatives
Instinct compared with 4 alternatives: Pally, Poke, Martin and Meta Muse.
Instinct's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Instinct
- Free plan
Pally
Free AI personal assistant that you reach by text message
- Pally also covers tasks, inbox filtering and workflow automation.
Suits: People who want an assistant in their text thread instead of another app
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Only Instinct lists a macOS app.
- Poke also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- Free trial · from $21/mo
Martin
Personal AI assistant you text, call, email or message in Slack
- Instinct has a free plan. Martin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Martin lists an iOS app.
- Only Instinct lists a macOS app.
- Martin also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
Suits: People who want to run email, calendar and reminders by text or phone call
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Meta Muse
Meta's personal AI agent for everyday tasks, goals and purchases
- Only Meta Muse lists iOS and Android apps.
- Meta Muse also covers goals and research.
Suits: Personal errands such as bookings, shopping and price tracking
Limits worth knowing in Instinct
- Access is restricted: the invite page works only from a link sent by an existing member, and the terms refer to a waitlist.
- No prices are published. The terms say fees may be charged for certain features, payable in US dollars.
- By default the terms allow your materials to be used to train AI models; you can opt out in settings. Vault and Google Workspace data are excluded.
- The terms and privacy policy name a Mac app and mobile apps, but the public site links only to web sign-in.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Instinct?
The alternatives to Instinct in this directory are Pally, Poke, Martin and Meta Muse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Instinct.
Is there a free alternative to Instinct?
Yes. Pally, Poke and Meta Muse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Instinct alternatives work on Android?
The Instinct listing does not include an Android app. Meta Muse lists one.
Which Instinct alternatives work on iOS?
The Instinct listing does not include an iOS app. Martin and Meta Muse 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.