Beside alternatives
A business phone line whose AI receptionist answers the calls and texts you miss, books the job, writes the summary, and pushes it into your CRM.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Quin
Meetings and follow-up documents
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Meeting capture | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beside | Local service businesses losing work to missed calls that want one number, an AI receptionist, and a shared team inbox. | $29.99-$99.99/mo flat per business, up to 20 seats (extra lines $4.99/mo each); no trial on Baseline, 7-day trial on Unlimited; a separate per-seat 'Beside plan' via App Store/Google Play is $29.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo) | Yes | Yes |
| Quin | Meetings and follow-up documents | $49–$649/member/month per team (1,000–25,000 credits, unlimited users), annual billing saves 14%; Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial, no free plan | Yes | Yes |
 Akiflow | Voice and mobile use | $12-$34/user/mo (Team: $20 billed monthly / $12/mo billed yearly; Pro: $34 billed monthly / $19/mo billed yearly, 7-day free trial); Meeting Assistant add-on $19/mo | Yes | No |
 Micro | Help with ongoing context | $29–$59/mo per user, Enterprise custom | Yes | Yes |
 Town | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Free–$239/user/mo (individuals; as low as $199/mo billed annually); Team $71–$179/seat/mo (as low as $59–$149/mo billed annually); Enterprise custom | Yes | Yes |
 Grok Bot | Research and document work | Cursor Pro $20/month, Pro+ $60/month, Ultra $200/month; Teams $40/user/month; Enterprise custom. Eligible linked SuperGrok/X Premium+ or a self-serve Grok Business seat can also grant usage. Trial credit is limited; additional usage is metered. | Not confirmed | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
01
Quin: meetings and follow-up documents
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Slack, Email
02
Akiflow: voice and mobile use
A task and calendar consolidator with a command bar, an AI assistant (Aki) reachable in-app, on WhatsApp and by email, and an MCP connector, billed per seat.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. Unlike Beside, it has no document creation.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
03
Micro: help with ongoing context
Micro puts email, CRM, meetings, tasks and docs behind one login, with an AI agent that drafts, files and enriches them for you.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
The trade-off. Unlike Beside, it has no voice input.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
04
Town: everyday help in WhatsApp
A work assistant that gets its own @town.com address and phone number, learns how you work, and runs recurring routines across your email, calendar, docs and chat apps. It also has what Beside lacks: WhatsApp.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Email
05
Grok Bot: research and document work
Persistent AI teammates that work across apps on a shared cloud computer. It also has what Beside lacks: web browsing.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
Questions about Beside alternatives
What is a good alternative to Beside?
Start with Quin for meetings and follow-up documents. Akiflow suits voice and mobile use. Micro suits help with ongoing context.
How do the prices compare with Beside?
Beside: $29.99-$99.99/mo flat per business, up to 20 seats (extra lines $4.99/mo each); no trial on Baseline, 7-day trial on Unlimited; a separate per-seat 'Beside plan' via App Store/Google Play is $29.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo). Quin: $49–$649/member/month per team (1,000–25,000 credits, unlimited users), annual billing saves 14%; Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial, no free plan. Akiflow: $12-$34/user/mo (Team: $20 billed monthly / $12/mo billed yearly; Pro: $34 billed monthly / $19/mo billed yearly, 7-day free trial); Meeting Assistant add-on $19/mo.
Is there a free alternative to Beside?
Yes. Town can be used for free.
Prefer an assistant you can message?
Notis takes tasks from WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack and email.
Written by Notis, which makes an AI assistant. No placement on this page is paid.