Lucas alternatives
A proactive personal assistant in iMessage and WhatsApp that texts you first and completes real-life tasks such as reservations, appointments and refunds.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Rene
Everyday help in WhatsApp
Personal assistant coordinating conversations, connected apps and everyday tasks.
Unlike Lucas, it has no model selection.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Web browsing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas | People who want bookings, refunds, errands and email follow-ups handled from their texts | 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 |
| Rene | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Free tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions). | Yes | Yes |
 Tab | Research and document work | Pricing not publicly disclosed; private beta and waitlist access. | Yes | Yes |
 Maverick | Help with ongoing context | Free (EUR 0 in beta, iMessage and group chats) or Pro at EUR 27 a month (500 tasks, 20 connected apps, memory, scheduled tasks); a Premium tier and an annual Enterprise tier are listed on the web pricing page without a published figure. | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
 Muse (Meta) | Cloud-based project work | Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished. | Yes | Yes |
 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 | Yes | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
01
Rene: everyday help in WhatsApp
Personal assistant coordinating conversations, connected apps and everyday tasks.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. Unlike Lucas, it has no model selection.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram
02
Tab: research and document work
A personal assistant in iMessage and WhatsApp that browses websites, creates files and calls businesses.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage
03
Maverick: help with ongoing context
An AI assistant you text in iMessage that books, cancels, reminds and plans for you, alone or inside a group chat, asking before it acts.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, iMessage
04
Muse (Meta): cloud-based project work
Meta personal agent for delegated everyday tasks, web actions and ongoing goals.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Lucas, it has no iMessage or voice input.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp
05
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. It also has what Lucas lacks: meeting capture.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. Unlike Lucas, it has no model selection.
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack
Questions about Lucas alternatives
What is a good alternative to Lucas?
Start with Rene for everyday help in WhatsApp. Tab suits research and document work. Maverick suits help with ongoing context.
How do the prices compare with Lucas?
Lucas: 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. Rene: Free tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions). Tab: Pricing not publicly disclosed; private beta and waitlist access.
Is there a free alternative to Lucas?
Yes. Rene, Maverick, Muse (Meta) and Arlo 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.