Iris alternatives
An iPhone app that connects to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps to reschedule your day, draft emails and summarize meeting context.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Codename Jo
Voice and mobile use
A voice-driven iPhone assistant that reads your inbox, Slack and calendar aloud, drafts replies and books meetings, and sends nothing until you say yes.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Voice input | Ongoing memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris | iPhone users who want an AI layer over Google Calendar and Gmail and do not need it outside the app. | Free | Yes | No |
| Codename Jo | Voice and mobile use | Free iPhone app with no in-app purchases; you supply your own OpenAI API key and pay OpenAI for model usage. | Yes | Not confirmed |
 Saner.AI | Help with ongoing context | Free–$20/mo (Starter $12/mo or $8/mo billed yearly; Standard $20/mo or $16/mo billed yearly) | Yes | Yes |
 Muse (Meta) | Cloud-based project work | Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished. | No | Yes |
 Rene | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Free tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions). | Yes | Yes |
 Atomic Bot | Control over your own setup | Free local install; Cloud $19–$79/month | No | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
01
Codename Jo: voice and mobile use
A voice-driven iPhone assistant that reads your inbox, Slack and calendar aloud, drafts replies and books meetings, and sends nothing until you say yes.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
Where you can use it
Mobile app
02
Saner.AI: help with ongoing context
A notes and to-do app with a built-in assistant, Skai, that answers from your notes, turns emails into tasks and plans your day. It also has what Iris lacks: ongoing memory.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
03
Muse (Meta): cloud-based project work
Meta personal agent for delegated everyday tasks, web actions and ongoing goals. It also has what Iris lacks: cloud computer, web browsing and document creation.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Iris, it has no voice input.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
04
Rene: everyday help in WhatsApp
Personal assistant coordinating conversations, connected apps and everyday tasks. It also has what Iris lacks: WhatsApp, ongoing memory and reminders.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram
05
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. It also has what Iris lacks: self-hosting and open source code.
- Run it on your own server
- Open source
The trade-off. Unlike Iris, it has no voice input.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack
Questions about Iris alternatives
What is a good alternative to Iris?
Start with Codename Jo for voice and mobile use. Saner.AI suits help with ongoing context. Muse (Meta) suits cloud-based project work.
How do the prices compare with Iris?
Iris: Free. Codename Jo: Free iPhone app with no in-app purchases; you supply your own OpenAI API key and pay OpenAI for model usage. Saner.AI: Free–$20/mo (Starter $12/mo or $8/mo billed yearly; Standard $20/mo or $16/mo billed yearly).
Is there a free alternative to Iris?
Yes. Codename Jo, Saner.AI, Muse (Meta), Rene and Atomic Bot can be used for free. Self-hosting Atomic Bot still costs hosting and model usage.
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.