Kernel alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The 12 closest to Kernel

1. 

   Kortix

   Open-source platform for running AI agents from a git repo you own

   Free plan · from $50/mo
   • Kortix starts at $50 per month for 5,000 credits (Credits), with unlimited members. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only Kortix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
   • Kortix is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   • Kernel also covers screen recording.
   Kortix pricing and details
2. 

   OpenClaw

   Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat

   Free
   • OpenClaw is free. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
   • OpenClaw is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   • OpenClaw also covers chat assistant.
   OpenClaw pricing and details
3. 

   Relevance AI

   Low-code platform for building AI agents and multi-agent teams

   From $19/mo
   • Relevance AI starts at $19 per month, billed annually (Pro). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Kernel has a free plan. Relevance AI does not.
   • Only Relevance AI lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Only Relevance AI lists a browser extension.
   Relevance AI pricing and details
4. 

   Vellum

   Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps

   Free plan · from $30/mo
   • Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
   • Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
   • Vellum is self-hostable, according to its own site.
   Vellum pricing and details
5. 

   Manus

   General AI agent for research, slides, websites and browser tasks

   Free plan · from $20/mo
   • Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only Manus lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
   • Only Manus lists a browser extension.
   • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
   Manus pricing and details
6. 

   Sintra

   Bundle of 12 role-based AI helpers for small businesses

   From $52/mo
   • Sintra starts at $52 per month on the 12-month plan, before the discount shown on site. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Kernel has a free plan. Sintra does not.
   • Only Sintra lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
   Sintra pricing and details
7. 

   MiniMax Agent

   General-purpose AI agent for research, coding, websites and media

   Free plan · from $220/yr
   • MiniMax Agent starts at $220 per year, billed annually (Go); $22 billed monthly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only MiniMax Agent lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
   • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
   • MiniMax Agent also covers app builder, research and presentations.
   MiniMax Agent pricing and details
8. 

   Happycapy

   Cloud sandbox computer where AI agents run skills and automations

   Free plan · from $17/mo
   • Happycapy starts at $17 per month, billed annually (Pro); $20 billed monthly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Only Happycapy lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
   • Happycapy also covers app builder, research and presentations.
   Happycapy pricing and details
9. 

   Hyperagent

   Named AI agents that run from threads, Slack, email or a schedule

   From $20/mo
   • Hyperagent starts at $20 per month (Hyperagent 20, which includes $20 of usage credit). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
   • Kernel has a free plan. Hyperagent does not.
   • Only Hyperagent lists an iOS app.
   • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
   Hyperagent pricing and details
10. 

    Sauna

    AI teammate with memory, reachable by web, iMessage, Slack or email

    Free plan · from $29/mo
    • Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite). Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
    • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
    • Sauna also covers chat assistant and app builder.
    Sauna pricing and details
11. 

    Runable

    AI agent that builds sites, decks and media and runs marketing

    Free plan · from $20/mo
    • Runable starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro); $15 per month billed yearly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only Runable lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kernel is open source, according to its own site.
    • Runable also covers meeting notes, dictation, marketing automation, app builder and presentations.
    Runable pricing and details
12. 

    LobeHub

    Workspace for building and running teams of AI agents

    Free plan · from $18/mo
    • LobeHub starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $20 billed monthly. Kernel starts at $30 per month, plus usage.
    • Only LobeHub lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • LobeHub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LobeHub also covers chat assistant.
    LobeHub pricing and details

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