Alternatives · AI Agents
Sauna alternatives
Sauna compared with 6 alternatives: Poke, Viktor, Lindy, Manus, OpenClaw and 1 more.
Sauna has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaunaThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Poke | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Viktor | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Manus | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OpenClaw | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Dume.ai | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Sauna
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Poke
AI assistant you text in Messages, WhatsApp or Telegram
- Poke starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Sauna also covers app builder.
Suits: People who would rather text an assistant than open another app
- Free trial · from $50/mo
Viktor
AI employee that works inside Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Viktor starts at $50 per month for 20,000 shared workspace credits. Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Sauna has a free plan. Viktor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Viktor also covers reports.
- Sauna also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Teams that already work in Slack or Microsoft Teams
- 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. Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Sauna has a free plan. Lindy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lindy lists a browser extension.
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Lindy also covers meeting notes and inbox filtering.
Suits: Teams that work in Slack and want one shared AI teammate
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Manus
General AI agent for research, slides, websites and browser tasks
- Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits). Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Only Manus lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Manus also covers research and presentations.
- Sauna also covers chat assistant and workflow automation.
Suits: Handing off multi-step research and getting a finished report back
- Free
OpenClaw
Open-source personal AI agent you run yourself and message in chat
- OpenClaw is free. Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Only OpenClaw lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- OpenClaw is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Sauna also covers app builder.
Suits: Developers and power users who want an assistant on their own hardware
- 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). Sauna starts at $29 per month, billed monthly (Lite).
- Only Dume.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dume.ai lists a browser extension.
- Only Sauna lists an iOS app.
- Dume.ai also covers inbox filtering and documents.
Suits: People who want inbox triage and a daily briefing without building workflows
Limits worth knowing in Sauna
- The Lite plan runs only on the Sauna Lite model; access to all LLMs starts at Basic for $99 a month.
- Billing is monthly only, with no annual option and no trial period on paid plans.
- Usage is metered in credits with no published per-operation rates, and unused daily and monthly allowances do not roll over.
- Shared folders need Pro, and Brain Access and browser automation are listed only on the $999 Team plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sauna?
The alternatives to Sauna in this directory are Poke, Viktor, Lindy, Manus, OpenClaw and Dume.ai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sauna.
Is there a free alternative to Sauna?
Yes. OpenClaw is free to use. Poke, Manus and Dume.ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sauna alternatives work on Windows?
The Sauna listing does not include a Windows app. Manus, OpenClaw and Dume.ai list one.
Which Sauna alternatives work on macOS?
The Sauna listing does not include a macOS app. Manus, OpenClaw and Dume.ai list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sauna?
OpenClaw is described as open source on its own site.
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.