A different way to get work done
Howie alternatives.
Find your kind of assistant.
An AI calendar secretary you CC on an email thread or text, which books, reschedules, protects focus time and chases replies for you. 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
Help with ongoing context
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. It is worth comparing with Howie when your priority is memory between conversations and access to connected information.
Check Quin’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Howie setup will transfer unchanged.
The differences that matter
Keep Howie in the comparison. A different tool only helps if it changes something you care about.
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Ongoing memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie | Founders and execs who want meetings booked over email without adopting a new app. | $25–$2,500/mo scaling with credits (1,250 to 150,000 credits/mo); optional Pro custom-domain assistant email +$20/mo; Enterprise custom | Limited | No |
| Quin | Help with ongoing context | $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 | No |
 Memorae | Everyday help in WhatsApp | €10–€60/mo month-to-month (Origin €10, Supernova €20, Big Bang €60); paying annually halves it to €5/€10/€30 per month; 7-day free trial, no free tier | Yes | Yes |
 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 |
 Atomic Bot | Control over your own setup | Free local install; Cloud $19–$79/month | Yes | Yes |
 Lindy | Meetings and follow-up documents | $29.99–$199.99/user/mo (Plus/Pro/Max), Enterprise custom | Yes | No |
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: help with ongoing context
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. It is worth comparing with Howie 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. Check Quin’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Howie setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Slack, Email
02
Memorae: everyday help in WhatsApp
A memory layer you message on WhatsApp, Telegram or email that captures reminders, lists, tasks and files and brings them back, with daily and weekly briefings. Consider it if you want whatsApp beyond your current Howie setup.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. Check Memorae’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Howie setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Email
03
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 documents beyond your current Howie 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 Howie setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Telegram, Slack, Email
04
Atomic Bot: control over your own setup
A one-click installer and dedicated cloud VPS for running the open-source OpenClaw or Hermes personal AI agent on your Mac, PC or a server of your own. Consider it if you want self-hosting and open source beyond your current Howie setup.
- Run it on your own server
- Open source
The trade-off. If you rely on email or security certification in Howie, check that gap before switching: Atomic Bot does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, 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. Consider it if you want meeting capture and documents beyond your current Howie setup.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Check Lindy’s plan limits and the exact apps your work depends on. A similar feature list does not guarantee that your existing Howie setup will transfer unchanged.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, iMessage, Slack, Email
You might be better off keeping Howie.
Founders and execs who want meetings booked over email without adopting a new app. If Howie already fits your work, check the alternative against a real task before taking on a migration.
Take another look at HowieBefore you move, check three things
- Your files and ongoing work. Decide what needs to move and what can stay in Howie.
- 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 Howie and your shortlist. These starting points match the features each alternative offers.
Quin
“Connect a relevant source, give the assistant context and return to the same task in a later conversation.”
Memorae
“Send a task in WhatsApp, add the context it needs and set a reminder to follow up.”
Manus
“Research a topic in the browser, compare the findings and turn them into a document.”
Atomic Bot
“Set up the assistant in your own environment and try a routine task before connecting sensitive accounts.”
A few questions
before you choose
What is a good alternative to Howie?
Start with Quin for help with ongoing context. Memorae is another option for everyday help in WhatsApp. Manus is another option for cloud-based project 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 Howie?
Howie's listed pricing is $25–$2,500/mo scaling with credits (1,250 to 150,000 credits/mo); optional Pro custom-domain assistant email +$20/mo; Enterprise custom. 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. Memorae: €10–€60/mo month-to-month (Origin €10, Supernova €20, Big Bang €60); paying annually halves it to €5/€10/€30 per month; 7-day free trial, no free tier. Check whether the price is per person, per task or includes usage credits before comparing totals.
Is there a free alternative to Howie?
Atomic Bot has a usable free option in the plans we compare. Limits still matter. Self-hosted software can also involve hosting, maintenance and model costs.
What should I check before moving away from Howie?
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
- Howie plans & product details
- Quin plans & product details
- Memorae plans & product details
- Manus plans & product details
- Atomic Bot plans & product details
- Lindy plans & product details
Features and prices vary by plan. Check the product sites for current limits before you subscribe.