Martin alternatives
A personal assistant you reach by phone call, text, WhatsApp, email or Slack that runs your calendar, inbox, reminders and notes.
Alternatives by use case
Start with Noah AI
Everyday help in WhatsApp
An AI executive assistant you text over SMS, WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack or email to schedule meetings, send emails, set reminders and make phone calls for you.
Unlike Martin, it has no mobile app or reusable instructions.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Reminders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | Someone reachable by phone, SMS, WhatsApp, email or Slack who wants their calendar, inbox and reminders run hands-free. | Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free | Yes | Yes |
| Noah AI | Everyday help in WhatsApp | $49/month | Yes | Yes |
 Quin | Voice and mobile use | $49–$649/member/month per team (1,000–25,000 credits, unlimited users), annual billing saves 14%; Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial, no free plan | No | Yes |
 The Librarian | Help with ongoing context | Free–$19.99/mo (Custom tier: contact for pricing) | Yes | Yes |
 Carly | Recurring work across apps | Free $0 (MCP access, 10 workflows); Personal $35/mo with 200 credits, credit add-ons +$30 to +$1,450/mo; Organization $35/seat/mo with pooled credits; Enterprise custom. Business SMS, calling and AI receptionist are Organization add-ons; no free trial published | Limited | Yes |
 Ace by Automat | Cloud-based project work | Workforce: $1,800 per month billed annually ($21,600 a year) or $2,000 per month month-to-month after a 7-day free trial, no per-seat pricing. Enterprise (managed automations): custom, "scoped to the outcomes you need". | Yes | Not confirmed |
Each alternative in detail
01
Noah AI: everyday help in WhatsApp
An AI executive assistant you text over SMS, WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack or email to schedule meetings, send emails, set reminders and make phone calls for you.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. Unlike Martin, it has no mobile app or reusable instructions.
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Email
02
Quin: voice and mobile use
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. Unlike Martin, it has no WhatsApp.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Slack, Email
03
The Librarian: help with ongoing context
A voice-first WhatsApp and SMS AI assistant for real estate agents that captures leads by voice, matches properties, drafts follow-ups, and runs their calendar and CRM tasks from the field.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Slack
04
Carly: recurring work across apps
An AI executive assistant you email, text or Slack that books meetings, sorts your inbox, updates your CRM and builds workflows across your apps.
- Runs on a schedule or a trigger
- Ready-made app integrations
The trade-off. Unlike Martin, it has no mobile app.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Slack, Email
05
Ace by Automat: cloud-based project work
An AI teammate with its own Mac, inbox and phone number that you reach on Slack, Teams, email, text, WhatsApp or a phone call, and that does the work inside the tools you already use. It also has what Martin 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 Martin, it has no mobile app.
Where you can use it
WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Email
Questions about Martin alternatives
What is a good alternative to Martin?
Start with Noah AI for everyday help in WhatsApp. Quin suits voice and mobile use. The Librarian suits help with ongoing context.
How do the prices compare with Martin?
Martin: Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free. Noah AI: $49/month. Quin: $49–$649/member/month per team (1,000–25,000 credits, unlimited users), annual billing saves 14%; Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial, no free plan.
Is there a free alternative to Martin?
Yes. The Librarian 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.