A different way to get work done
Beside alternatives.
Find your kind of assistant.
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. If your priorities have changed, these 5 alternatives offer different ways forward.
What would you like to change?
You don’t need the assistant with the longest feature list. You need the one that fits the work you actually do.
Start with Quin
Meetings and follow-up documents
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. It is worth comparing with Beside when your priority is meeting capture and document creation.
Check Quin’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Beside setup will transfer unchanged.
The differences that matter
Keep Beside in the comparison. A different tool only helps if it changes something you care about.
| 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 |
 Do Anything | Research and document work | $19.99/mo (Pro, 5,000 credits) | No | Yes |
Plan limits and usage charges matter as much as the entry price. Follow the product links below for current plans.
A closer look at your alternatives
Here’s where each one makes sense—and what you give up in return.
01
Quin: meetings and follow-up documents
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. It is worth comparing with Beside when your priority is meeting capture and document creation.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Check Quin’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Beside setup will transfer unchanged.
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. It is worth comparing with Beside when your priority is a native mobile app and voice input.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. If you rely on documents in Beside, check that gap before switching: Akiflow does not offer the same support.
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. It is worth comparing with Beside when your priority is memory between conversations and access to connected information.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
The trade-off. If you rely on voice input in Beside, check that gap before switching: Micro does not offer the same support.
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. Consider it if you want whatsApp beyond your current Beside setup.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. Check Town’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Beside setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Email
05
Do Anything: research and document work
A cloud AI agent that takes a whole project and runs it — email, AI phone calls, web browsing, code and documents — and texts you when it needs a decision. Consider it if you want web browsing beyond your current Beside setup.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
The trade-off. If you rely on voice input or meeting capture in Beside, check that gap before switching: Do Anything does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
You might be better off keeping Beside.
Local service businesses losing work to missed calls that want one number, an AI receptionist, and a shared team inbox. If Beside already fits your work, check the alternative against a real task before taking on a migration.
Take another look at BesideBefore you move, check three things
- Your files and ongoing work. Decide what needs to move and what can stay in Beside.
- Your recurring tasks. Recreate one important task before rebuilding every automation.
- The actual effort. Compare setup, review time and usage costs—not just the demo.
Try one real task before you switch
Try the same task in Beside and your shortlist. These starting points match the features each alternative offers.
Quin
“Capture a meeting and turn the discussion into a document with decisions and next steps.”
Akiflow
“Use a voice request on your phone to work through a task without typing the whole brief.”
Micro
“Connect a relevant source, give the assistant context and return to the same task in a later conversation.”
Town
“Send a task in WhatsApp, add the context it needs and set a reminder to follow up.”
A few questions
before you choose
What is a good alternative to Beside?
Start with Quin for meetings and follow-up documents. Akiflow is another option for voice and mobile use. Micro is another option for help with ongoing context. The right choice depends on the work you need done, the apps involved and how much setup you want to own.
How do the prices compare with Beside?
Beside's listed pricing is $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. Check whether the price is per person, per task or includes usage credits before comparing totals.
Is there a free alternative to Beside?
Town has a usable free option in the plans we compare. Limits still matter. Check that the free plan includes the specific features you need.
What should I check before moving away from Beside?
Start with one recurring task, the information it needs and the channel you prefer. Check whether files, saved instructions and schedules need to be recreated. Compare results and review effort before moving all your work.
Prefer to just ask and get on with your day?
Try Notis with one task you would otherwise do yourself. Start in the messaging apps you already use.
Written by Notis. We build an AI assistant, so we have a stake in this comparison. The shortlist is based on the work each product supports, not a paid placement.
Product details and sources
- Beside plans & product details
- Quin plans & product details
- Akiflow plans & product details
- Micro plans & product details
- Town plans & product details
- Do Anything plans & product details
Features and prices vary by plan. Check the product sites for current limits before you subscribe.