Instinct alternatives
A personal assistant you text or call, which connects to your applications and devices and acts on your behalf.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Coral
Research and document work
An AI family agent in your iMessage group chat that tracks everyone's location, shares logins and cards, runs group orders and assigns chores and reminders.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Cloud computer | Meeting capture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct | People who want an assistant they text or call to run everyday errands | Not publicly listed (private access group; waitlist) | Limited | Not confirmed |
| Coral | Research and document work | $20 USD per month flat for the whole family: unlimited usage, unlimited family members, one plan, no free tier. | Limited | Not confirmed |
 Tab | Cloud-based project work | Pricing not publicly disclosed; private beta and waitlist access. | Yes | Not confirmed |
 Arlo | Meetings and follow-up documents | Free ($10 of usage a month) – $20/mo (Plus, $200/yr, $100 of usage) – $100/mo (Max, $1,000/yr, $500 of usage); plans differ only in included usage, no top-ups | No | Yes |
 Lucas | Help with ongoing context | Free tier; Lucas Pro $20 per month or $192 per year; Lucas Max $100 per month or $960 per year; new users get a seven-day reverse trial of the paid capabilities. | Limited | No |
 Rene | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Free tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions). | No | No |
Each alternative in detail
01
Coral: research and document work
An AI family agent in your iMessage group chat that tracks everyone's location, shares logins and cards, runs group orders and assigns chores and reminders.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
Where you can use it
iMessage
02
Tab: cloud-based project work
A personal assistant in iMessage and WhatsApp that browses websites, creates files and calls businesses.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage
03
Arlo: meetings and follow-up documents
A personal assistant you text in iMessage, SMS or WhatsApp, or use in Slack, that makes phone calls, waits on hold, books, and uses websites with your logins.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack
04
Lucas: help with ongoing context
A proactive personal assistant in iMessage and WhatsApp that texts you first and completes real-life tasks such as reservations, appointments and refunds.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, WhatsApp, iMessage
05
Rene: everyday help in WhatsApp
Personal assistant coordinating conversations, connected apps and everyday tasks.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram
Questions about Instinct alternatives
What is a good alternative to Instinct?
Start with Coral for research and document work. Tab suits cloud-based project work. Arlo suits meetings and follow-up documents.
How do the prices compare with Instinct?
Instinct: Not publicly listed (private access group; waitlist). Coral: $20 USD per month flat for the whole family: unlimited usage, unlimited family members, one plan, no free tier. Tab: Pricing not publicly disclosed; private beta and waitlist access.
Is there a free alternative to Instinct?
Yes. Arlo, Lucas and Rene 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.