A different way to get work done
Quin alternatives.
Find your kind of assistant.
Quin joins your meetings, drafts the follow-ups, and updates your CRM and connected tools automatically. 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 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. It is worth comparing with Quin when your priority is meeting capture and document creation.
If you rely on MCP support in Quin, check that gap before switching: Town does not offer the same support.
The differences that matter
Keep Quin in the comparison. A different tool only helps if it changes something you care about.
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Meeting capture | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quin | Client-facing teams (advisors, agents, legal ops) who want meeting follow-up and CRM admin automated with SOC 2 | $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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
 Beside | Voice and mobile use | $29.99-$99.99/mo flat per business, up to 20 seats (extra lines $4.99/mo each); no trial on Baseline, 7-day trial on Unlimited; a separate per-seat 'Beside plan' via App Store/Google Play is $29.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo) | Yes | Yes |
 Tana | Help with ongoing context | Free–$80/mo early-bird (Pro $20, Max $80; regular $30/$120), Business custom | Yes | Yes |
 Martin | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free | No | Limited |
 Lindy | Research and document work | $29.99–$199.99/user/mo (Plus/Pro/Max), Enterprise custom | Yes | Yes |
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
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. It is worth comparing with Quin when your priority is meeting capture and document creation.
- Joins and records your meetings
- Creates and edits documents
The trade-off. If you rely on MCP support in Quin, 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
02
Beside: voice and mobile use
A business phone line whose AI receptionist answers the calls and texts you miss, books the job, writes the summary, and pushes it into your CRM. It is worth comparing with Quin when your priority is a native mobile app and voice input.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
The trade-off. If you rely on slack or email in Quin, check that gap before switching: Beside does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
03
Tana: help with ongoing context
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 is worth comparing with Quin 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 email or SMS in Quin, check that gap before switching: Tana does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Slack
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. Consider it if you want whatsApp beyond your current Quin setup.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
The trade-off. If you rely on MCP support or meeting capture in Quin, 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
Lindy: research and document work
A Slack-native AI teammate that runs your inbox, calendar and meetings, and takes on multi-step work across 1,000+ connected apps. Consider it if you want web browsing beyond your current Quin setup.
- Creates and edits documents
- Browses the web for you
The trade-off. If you rely on mobile app or MCP support in Quin, check that gap before switching: Lindy does not offer the same support.
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, iMessage, Slack, Email
You might be better off keeping Quin.
Client-facing teams (advisors, agents, legal ops) who want meeting follow-up and CRM admin automated with SOC 2. If Quin already fits your work, check the alternative against a real task before taking on a migration.
Take another look at QuinBefore you move, check three things
- Your files and ongoing work. Decide what needs to move and what can stay in Quin.
- 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 Quin and your shortlist. These starting points match the features each alternative offers.
Town
“Capture a meeting and turn the discussion into a document with decisions and next steps.”
Beside
“Use a voice request on your phone to work through a task without typing the whole brief.”
Tana
“Connect a relevant source, give the assistant context and return to the same task in a later conversation.”
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 Quin?
Start with Town for meetings and follow-up documents. Beside is another option for voice and mobile use. Tana is another option for help with ongoing context. 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 Quin?
Quin's listed pricing is $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. Town: 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. Beside: $29.99-$99.99/mo flat per business, up to 20 seats (extra lines $4.99/mo each); no trial on Baseline, 7-day trial on Unlimited; a separate per-seat 'Beside plan' via App Store/Google Play is $29.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo). Check whether the price is per person, per task or includes usage credits before comparing totals.
Is there a free alternative to Quin?
Town and Tana 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 Quin?
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
- Quin plans & product details
- Town plans & product details
- Beside plans & product details
- Tana plans & product details
- Martin plans & product details
- Lindy plans & product details
Features and prices vary by plan. Check the product sites for current limits before you subscribe.