A different way to get work done
Kairos alternatives.
Find your kind of assistant.
A personal AI intern that logs into your apps in its own browser and finishes tasks you send by SMS, WhatsApp or 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 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. It is worth comparing with Kairos when your priority is browser-based research and document creation.
If you rely on whatsApp or social publishing in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Do Anything does not offer the same support.
The differences that matter
Keep Kairos in the comparison. A different tool only helps if it changes something you care about.
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Documents | Web browsing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairos | Individuals who want browser-driven task automation over their own app logins, reachable by text, WhatsApp or email. | Free–$37/month (Enterprise custom) | Yes | Yes |
| Do Anything | Research and document work | $19.99/mo (Pro, 5,000 credits) | Yes | Yes |
 Orchid | Help with ongoing context | From $29.99/mo | Yes | Limited |
 Muse (Meta) | Cloud-based project work | Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished. | Yes | Yes |
 Martin | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free | Limited | No |
 Town | Meetings and follow-up documents | Free–$239/user/mo (individuals; as low as $199/mo billed annually); Team $71–$179/seat/mo (as low as $59–$149/mo billed annually); 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
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. It is worth comparing with Kairos when your priority is browser-based research and document creation.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
The trade-off. If you rely on whatsApp or social publishing in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Do Anything does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
02
Orchid: help with ongoing context
A personal executive assistant you text on iMessage or SMS that runs your Gmail inbox and calendar, preps meetings, keeps habits and reminds you. It is worth comparing with Kairos 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. If you rely on whatsApp or social publishing in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Orchid does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
iMessage
03
Muse (Meta): cloud-based project work
Meta personal agent for delegated everyday tasks, web actions and ongoing goals. Consider it if you want cloud computer beyond your current Kairos setup.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. If you rely on SMS or reusable instructions in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Muse (Meta) does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
04
Martin: everyday help in WhatsApp
A personal assistant you reach by phone call, text, WhatsApp, email or Slack that runs your calendar, inbox, reminders and notes. It is worth comparing with Kairos when your priority is WhatsApp conversations, ongoing memory and reminders.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. If you rely on web browsing or social publishing in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Martin does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Slack, Email
05
Town: meetings and follow-up documents
A work assistant that gets its own @town.com address and phone number, learns how you work, and runs recurring routines across your email, calendar, docs and chat apps. Consider it if you want meeting capture beyond your current Kairos setup.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. If you rely on web browsing in Kairos, check that gap before switching: Town does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Email
You might be better off keeping Kairos.
Individuals who want browser-driven task automation over their own app logins, reachable by text, WhatsApp or email. If Kairos already fits your work, check the alternative against a real task before taking on a migration.
Take another look at KairosBefore you move, check three things
- Your files and ongoing work. Decide what needs to move and what can stay in Kairos.
- 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 Kairos and your shortlist. These starting points match the features each alternative offers.
Do Anything
“Research three options for a decision and write a comparison you can review.”
Orchid
“Connect a relevant source, give the assistant context and return to the same task in a later conversation.”
Muse (Meta)
“Research a topic in the browser, compare the findings and turn them into a document.”
Martin
“Send a task in WhatsApp, add the context it needs and set a reminder to follow up.”
A few questions
before you choose
What is a good alternative to Kairos?
Start with Do Anything for research and document work. Orchid is another option for help with ongoing context. Muse (Meta) 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 Kairos?
Kairos's listed pricing is Free–$37/month (Enterprise custom). Do Anything: $19.99/mo (Pro, 5,000 credits). Orchid: From $29.99/mo. Check whether the price is per person, per task or includes usage credits before comparing totals.
Is there a free alternative to Kairos?
Muse (Meta) and Town have a usable free option in the plans we compare. Limits still matter. Check that the free plan includes the specific features you need.
What should I check before moving away from Kairos?
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
- Kairos plans & product details
- Do Anything plans & product details
- Orchid plans & product details
- Muse (Meta) plans & product details
- Martin plans & product details
- Town plans & product details
Features and prices vary by plan. Check the product sites for current limits before you subscribe.