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What do you want from a Muse (Meta) alternative?

Start with Grok Bot

Cloud-based project work

Persistent AI teammates that work across apps on a shared cloud computer.

Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no WhatsApp or free plan.

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Compare the alternatives

Muse (Meta) compared with Grok Bot, Rene, Lucas, OpenAI Dots, Folk Crew
AssistantA good fit forPricingCloud computerWhatsApp
Muse (Meta)
People delegating personal tasks and long-running goalsFree with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished.YesYes
Grok Bot
Cloud-based project workCursor Pro $20/month, Pro+ $60/month, Ultra $200/month; Teams $40/user/month; Enterprise custom. Eligible linked SuperGrok/X Premium+ or a self-serve Grok Business seat can also grant usage. Trial credit is limited; additional usage is metered.YesNo
Rene
Everyday help in WhatsAppFree tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions).NoYes
Lucas
Research and document workFree 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.LimitedYes
OpenAI Dots
Help with ongoing contextEligible Pro starts at $100/month. Business Premium is $125/user/month or $100/user/month billed annually, with two paid workspace seats minimum. Enterprise beta needs admin enablement; no Enterprise price is asserted. Pro launch excludes the EEA, Switzerland and UK.YesNot confirmed
Folk Crew
Meetings and follow-up documentsFree–$100/mo (Pro $20/mo or $12.50/mo billed yearly; Max $100/mo or $66.67/mo billed yearly)YesYes

Each alternative in detail

01

Grok Bot: cloud-based project work

Persistent AI teammates that work across apps on a shared cloud computer.

  • Gives it a cloud computer of its own
  • Browses the web for you
  • Creates and edits documents

The trade-off. Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no WhatsApp or free plan.

Where you can use it

Web / desktop, Mobile app

02

Rene: everyday help in WhatsApp

Personal assistant coordinating conversations, connected apps and everyday tasks.

  • WhatsApp
  • Remembers you between conversations
  • Reminds and nudges you

The trade-off. Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no cloud computer or computer control.

Where you can use it

Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram

03

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.

  • Creates and edits documents
  • Browses the web for you

The trade-off. Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no mobile app or computer control.

Where you can use it

Web / desktop, WhatsApp, iMessage

04

OpenAI Dots: help with ongoing context

An always-on agent in ChatGPT that works across connected apps using its own cloud computer.

  • Remembers you between conversations
  • Reads your existing files and apps

The trade-off. Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no free plan.

Where you can use it

Web / desktop, Slack

05

Folk Crew: meetings and follow-up documents

A personal AI that lives in iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp and gets its own always-on cloud computer, so it can browse, book, code and remember on your behalf. It also has what Muse (Meta) lacks: meeting capture.

  • Joins and records your meetings
  • Creates and edits documents

The trade-off. Unlike Muse (Meta), it has no mobile app or computer control.

Where you can use it

WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram

Questions about Muse (Meta) alternatives

What is a good alternative to Muse (Meta)?

Start with Grok Bot for cloud-based project work. Rene suits everyday help in WhatsApp. Lucas suits research and document work.

How do the prices compare with Muse (Meta)?

Muse (Meta): Free with a usage limit; paid subscription for more usage, amounts unpublished. Grok Bot: Cursor Pro $20/month, Pro+ $60/month, Ultra $200/month; Teams $40/user/month; Enterprise custom. Eligible linked SuperGrok/X Premium+ or a self-serve Grok Business seat can also grant usage. Trial credit is limited; additional usage is metered. Rene: Free tier; Rene Pro $20/month or $200/year; Rene Premium $200/month (Apple in-app subscriptions).

Is there a free alternative to Muse (Meta)?

Yes. Rene, Lucas and Folk Crew can be used for free.

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