The Top AI Agents You Can Text Like a Friend

Rather than downloading yet another app, a growing number of AI agents can simply be texted like an ordinary person. You send a message describing what you need, and the agent remembers context, connects to the apps and services you already use, and completes tasks on your behalf—whether that means scheduling an appointment, organizing your calendar, researching a trip, sending an email, making a reservation, shopping online, or setting a reminder for days later.

While Instinct is currently one of the buzziest AI agents—thanks to its $10 billion valuation following a $1 billion funding round—many other players are also competing in this space. Below are the most notable options so far, ranging from general-purpose personal assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.

Ask Proxy

Ask Proxy's biggest differentiator is that it "thinks like a woman," meaning it aims to anticipate your needs before you even ask, according to the company's website.

It works like a chatbot you can text like a friend—whether you need gift ideas, help planning an event, or recommendations for things to do that weekend. You can ask it to add important dates to your calendar, set reminders, or help with everyday decisions. You can also send it photos, such as an empty table, to get ideas for how to decorate it for a dinner party.

Unlike a typical chatbot, Ask Proxy also takes a proactive approach. It can reach out when it notices something you might forget, or when it comes across a new activity, restaurant, or experience you might enjoy.

There is also a work-focused version, which the company says "gets employees back to work faster, while keeping personal data off company systems."

The personal version costs $1 per day. For businesses, pricing starts at $15 per employee per month for large companies and $23 per employee per month for small teams with fewer than 49 employees.

Ask Proxy works over SMS. You can text "start" to 820-732-2625.

Caddy

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