Dume.ai alternatives
An assistant you reach in the browser, on WhatsApp, by phone call or through a Mac and Windows desktop app that handles email, calendar, routines and local files.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Pally
Everyday help in WhatsApp
A free AI personal assistant you text over iMessage, RCS, WhatsApp or Telegram that reads your inboxes and chats, remembers your people, and books, buys, chases and calls for you.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Documents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dume.ai | People who want one assistant across browser, WhatsApp and phone, plus a desktop agent for their local files. | Free; GO $9/mo ($8/mo billed yearly); PRO $18/mo ($15/mo billed yearly); MAX $40/mo ($33/mo billed yearly); Enterprise custom pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Pally | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Free for everyone (almost unlimited usage, limit refills through the week); Cloud Mac add-on $95/month; Pally VIP by invitation only at $1,000/month or $10,000/year. Former $25 Pro and $100 Max plans no longer exist. | Yes | Yes |
 Notis | Research and document work | Free–$149/mo | Yes | Yes |
 Martin | Help with ongoing context | Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free | Yes | Limited |
 Vellum | Cloud-based project work | Free-$200/mo (Base free, Mighty $30, Super $100, Ultra $200; Custom from $50/mo) plus pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 1 credit) | No | Yes |
 Lindy | Meetings and follow-up documents | $29.99–$199.99/user/mo (Plus/Pro/Max), Enterprise custom | No | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
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Pally: everyday help in WhatsApp
A free AI personal assistant you text over iMessage, RCS, WhatsApp or Telegram that reads your inboxes and chats, remembers your people, and books, buys, chases and calls for you.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack, Email
02
Notis: research and document work
Notis is a personal AI assistant you message from WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack or email, and reach from your own coding agent through its MCP server.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack, Email
03
Martin: help with ongoing context
A personal assistant you reach by phone call, text, WhatsApp, email or Slack that runs your calendar, inbox, reminders and notes.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
The trade-off. Unlike Dume.ai, it has no model selection or web browsing.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Slack, Email
04
Vellum: cloud-based project work
An open-source (MIT) personal AI assistant with its own always-on cloud machine, memory and identity, reachable from web, Mac, iPhone, Android, CLI, Telegram, Slack, email and phone. It also has what Dume.ai lacks: cloud computer.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Dume.ai, it has no WhatsApp.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Telegram, Slack
05
Lindy: meetings and follow-up documents
A Slack-native AI teammate that runs your inbox, calendar and meetings, and takes on multi-step work across 1,000+ connected apps.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Dume.ai, it has no WhatsApp or computer control.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, iMessage, Slack, Email
Questions about Dume.ai alternatives
What is a good alternative to Dume.ai?
Start with Pally for everyday help in WhatsApp. Notis suits research and document work. Martin suits help with ongoing context.
How do the prices compare with Dume.ai?
Dume.ai: Free; GO $9/mo ($8/mo billed yearly); PRO $18/mo ($15/mo billed yearly); MAX $40/mo ($33/mo billed yearly); Enterprise custom pricing. Pally: Free for everyone (almost unlimited usage, limit refills through the week); Cloud Mac add-on $95/month; Pally VIP by invitation only at $1,000/month or $10,000/year. Former $25 Pro and $100 Max plans no longer exist. Notis: Free–$149/mo.
Is there a free alternative to Dume.ai?
Yes. Pally 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.