Alternatives · AI Agents
Poke alternatives
Poke compared with 12 alternatives: Martin, Meta Muse, OpenClaw, Lindy, Carly AI and 7 more.
Poke has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PokeThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Martin | Free trial · from $21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Meta Muse | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| OpenClaw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Carly AI | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Do Anything | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Dume.ai | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Hermes Agent | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Instinct | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS |
| Littlebird | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Pally | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS |
| Sauna | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
How each one differs from Poke
- 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. Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Poke has a free plan. Martin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Martin lists an iOS app.
- Martin also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
- Poke also covers workflow automation.
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
- Meta Muse starts at $20 per month (Power). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only Meta Muse lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Meta Muse also covers goals and research.
- Poke also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Personal errands such as bookings, shopping and price tracking
- Free
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat
- OpenClaw is free. Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers and power users who want an assistant on their own hardware
- 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. Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Poke has a free plan. Lindy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lindy lists a browser extension.
- Lindy also covers meeting notes and inbox filtering.
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). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only Carly AI lists a browser extension.
- Carly AI also covers templates, tasks, calendar, booking links and inbox filtering.
- Poke also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who would rather CC an assistant on email than open another app
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Do Anything
Autonomous AI agent with its own email, phone and browser
- Do Anything starts at $20 per month (Starter, 5,000 credits). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Poke has a free plan. Do Anything does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Do Anything lists an iOS app.
- Do Anything also covers app builder and research.
- Poke also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Handing over a multi-day goal such as launching a newsletter or planning a trip
- 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). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- 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 want inbox triage and a daily briefing without building workflows
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Hermes Agent
Open-source AI agent with persistent memory and a messaging gateway
- Hermes Agent starts at $20 per month for the optional Nous Portal Plus tier; the agent is free. Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only Hermes Agent lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Hermes Agent is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers who want an agent on their own machine, server or VPS
- Free plan
Instinct
Personal AI assistant you text or call, open by invitation
- Only Instinct lists a macOS app.
- Poke also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who would rather text or phone an assistant than learn a new app
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Littlebird
AI assistant that builds a memory of your work from your screen
- Littlebird starts at $17 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only Littlebird lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Poke lists a web app.
- Littlebird also covers meeting notes, transcription and AI search.
- Poke also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want an assistant that already knows what they were working on
- Free plan
Pally
Free AI personal assistant that you reach by text message
- Only Pally lists a macOS app.
- Pally also covers tasks and inbox filtering.
Suits: People who want an assistant in their text thread instead of 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). Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro).
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Sauna also covers app builder.
Suits: People who want to message an agent from iMessage, Slack or email
Limits worth knowing in Poke
- Poke has no app of its own: it works through Apple Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram or RCS, with settings managed on the website.
- Email support covers Gmail and Outlook only; Poke says it has no immediate plans for iCloud or Yahoo Mail.
- The Free plan has a small usage allowance, and background automations and frontier models start at Pro.
- Poke Human is included only with Ultra at $199 a month, and expenses paid on your behalf are deducted from your credit balance.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Poke?
The alternatives to Poke in this directory are Martin, Meta Muse, OpenClaw, Lindy, Carly AI, Do Anything, Dume.ai, Hermes Agent, Instinct, Littlebird, Pally and Sauna. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Poke.
Is there a free alternative to Poke?
Yes. OpenClaw is free to use. Meta Muse, Carly AI, Dume.ai, Hermes Agent, Instinct, Littlebird, Pally and Sauna have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Poke alternatives work on Windows?
The Poke listing does not include a Windows app. OpenClaw, Dume.ai, Hermes Agent and Littlebird list one.
Which Poke alternatives work on macOS?
The Poke listing does not include a macOS app. Meta Muse, OpenClaw, Dume.ai, Hermes Agent, Instinct, Littlebird and Pally list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Poke?
OpenClaw and Hermes Agent are described as open source on their own sites.
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.