A different way to get work done
Epiphany alternatives.
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An iPhone and Apple Watch app that turns a spoken thought into a formatted note or task and sends it straight into Notion, Slack, Todoist or an email. 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 Beside
Voice and mobile use
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. It is worth comparing with Epiphany when your priority is a native mobile app and voice input.
Check Beside’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Epiphany setup will transfer unchanged.
The differences that matter
Keep Epiphany in the comparison. A different tool only helps if it changes something you care about.
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Voice input | Meeting capture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany | Capturing fleeting ideas by voice on iPhone or Apple Watch and filing them into the tools you already use. | $7/mo billed annually ($84/yr); $14/mo month-to-month; Teams $80/user/yr (annual only); 7-day free trial | Yes | No |
| Beside | Voice and mobile use | $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 |
 Do Anything | Research and document work | $19.99/mo (Pro, 5,000 credits) | No | No |
 Manus | Cloud-based project work | $20–$200/mo (Pro tiers, 4,000–40,000 credits); Team from $20/seat/mo; no free plan currently listed | Yes | Limited |
 Akiflow | Everyday help in WhatsApp | $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 | 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
Beside: voice and mobile use
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. It is worth comparing with Epiphany when your priority is a native mobile app and voice input.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. Check Beside’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Epiphany setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
02
Quin: meetings and follow-up documents
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. Consider it if you want meeting capture beyond your current Epiphany setup.
- 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 Epiphany setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Slack, Email
03
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 Epiphany setup.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
The trade-off. If you rely on voice input or shared workspaces in Epiphany, check that gap before switching: Do Anything does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
04
Manus: cloud-based project work
A general-purpose AI agent with its own persistent cloud computer that plans and finishes multi-step work — research, slides, sites, data analysis — and reports back through Telegram, WhatsApp Business, Slack, LINE or email. Consider it if you want cloud computer and web browsing beyond your current Epiphany setup.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Check Manus’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Epiphany setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Telegram, Slack, Email
05
Akiflow: everyday help in WhatsApp
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. Consider it if you want whatsApp and ongoing memory and reminders beyond your current Epiphany setup.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. If you rely on documents in Epiphany, check that gap before switching: Akiflow does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
You might be better off keeping Epiphany.
Capturing fleeting ideas by voice on iPhone or Apple Watch and filing them into the tools you already use. If Epiphany already fits your work, check the alternative against a real task before taking on a migration.
Take another look at EpiphanyBefore you move, check three things
- Your files and ongoing work. Decide what needs to move and what can stay in Epiphany.
- 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 Epiphany and your shortlist. These starting points match the features each alternative offers.
Beside
“Use a voice request on your phone to work through a task without typing the whole brief.”
Quin
“Capture a meeting and turn the discussion into a document with decisions and next steps.”
Do Anything
“Research three options for a decision and write a comparison you can review.”
Manus
“Research a topic in the browser, compare the findings and turn them into a document.”
A few questions
before you choose
What is a good alternative to Epiphany?
Start with Beside for voice and mobile use. Quin is another option for meetings and follow-up documents. Do Anything is another option for research and document work. 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 Epiphany?
Epiphany's listed pricing is $7/mo billed annually ($84/yr); $14/mo month-to-month; Teams $80/user/yr (annual only); 7-day free trial. 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. Check whether the price is per person, per task or includes usage credits before comparing totals.
Is there a free alternative to Epiphany?
A free option is not confirmed for the alternatives in this shortlist. Check the linked plans for trials and allowances; a trial is not the same as an ongoing free tier.
What should I check before moving away from Epiphany?
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
- Epiphany plans & product details
- Beside plans & product details
- Quin plans & product details
- Do Anything plans & product details
- Manus plans & product details
- Akiflow plans & product details
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