Kortex alternatives
A writing and note-taking workspace that keeps your documents, captures and highlights in one place and puts a multi-model AI chat on top of them.
Alternatives by use case
Start with 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.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Reminders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kortex | Writers and creators who want notes, highlights and AI drafting in one editor — but it is being replaced by Eden. | Free–$21/seat/mo (annual: $10–$17.50/seat/mo); Custom for large teams | No | Yes |
| 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) | No | Yes |
 Aori | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Aori is free to download; users pay their chosen AI provider directly for usage. | Yes | Yes |
 Tana | Meetings and follow-up documents | Free–$80/mo early-bird (Pro $20, Max $80; regular $30/$120), Business custom | No | No |
 Lucas | Research and document work | 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. | Yes | Yes |
 Muse (Meta) | Cloud-based project work | Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished. | Yes | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
01
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.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
02
Aori: everyday help in WhatsApp
A local-first AI assistant with memory and scheduled routines, reachable in its app, Telegram and WhatsApp. It also has what Kortex lacks: WhatsApp.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, WhatsApp, Telegram
03
Tana: meetings and follow-up documents
A native video-call platform where AI agents work alongside your team during the meeting and turn the conversation into docs, tasks and decisions. It also has what Kortex lacks: meeting capture.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Kortex, it has no reminders.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Slack
04
Lucas: research and document work
A proactive personal assistant in iMessage and WhatsApp that texts you first and completes real-life tasks such as reservations, appointments and refunds. It also has what Kortex lacks: web browsing.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, WhatsApp, iMessage
05
Muse (Meta): cloud-based project work
Meta personal agent for delegated everyday tasks, web actions and ongoing goals. It also has what Kortex lacks: cloud computer and web browsing.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Kortex, it has no model selection.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
Questions about Kortex alternatives
What is a good alternative to Kortex?
Start with Saner.AI for help with ongoing context. Aori suits everyday help in WhatsApp. Tana suits meetings and follow-up documents.
How do the prices compare with Kortex?
Kortex: Free–$21/seat/mo (annual: $10–$17.50/seat/mo); Custom for large teams. Saner.AI: Free–$20/mo (Starter $12/mo or $8/mo billed yearly; Standard $20/mo or $16/mo billed yearly). Aori: Aori is free to download; users pay their chosen AI provider directly for usage.
Is there a free alternative to Kortex?
Yes. Saner.AI, Aori, Tana, Lucas and Muse (Meta) 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.