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 AudioPen
Voice and mobile use
Speak a rambling voice note and AudioPen hands back clean, restyled text on web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension.
Unlike Iris, it has no connected knowledge.
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 |
| AudioPen | Voice and mobile use | Free; Prime $33/3 months, $99/year, $159/2 years | Yes | No |
 Otter.ai | Help with ongoing context | Free–$30/user/month (Business monthly; $19.99 annually). Pro $16.99/user/month or $8.33 annually. Enterprise custom. | 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 Muse (Meta) | Cloud-based project work | Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished.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
AudioPen: voice and mobile use
Speak a rambling voice note and AudioPen hands back clean, restyled text on web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. Unlike Iris, it has no connected knowledge.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
02
Otter.ai: help with ongoing context
An AI notetaker that joins your Zoom, Teams and Meet calls, transcribes them, and lets you ask questions across everything it has recorded. 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 AudioPen for voice and mobile use. Otter.ai suits help with ongoing context. Muse (Meta) suits cloud-based project work.
How do the prices compare with Iris?
Iris: Free. AudioPen: Free; Prime $33/3 months, $99/year, $159/2 years. Otter.ai: Free–$30/user/month (Business monthly; $19.99 annually). Pro $16.99/user/month or $8.33 annually. Enterprise custom.
Is there a free alternative to Iris?
Yes. AudioPen, Otter.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.