Boski vs Martin
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Which is better, Boski or Martin?
It depends on what you want done. Pick Boski if you want an agent that saves you money on subscriptions, bills and refunds, and you'd rather text than open an app. Pick Martin if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for. Both are personal agents. Prices as of November 2026: Boski, free, or $5/week; Martin, from $21/mo.
On our rubric, Boski scores higher, 6.8 to 6.3. Both handle 1 of our 6 everyday errands fully on their own, so the difference is in how they work and what they cost. Here's where each one wins.
Boski6.8
Choose Boski if you want an agent that saves you money on subscriptions, bills and refunds, and you'd rather text than open an app.
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Martin6.3
Choose Martin if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for.
Visit MartinErrands, side by side
| Errand | Boski | Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Book reservations, rides and travel | No | With your OK |
| Shop and check out | No | No |
| Handle email and calendar | With your OK | Yes |
| Fill forms and click through websites | With your OK | No |
| Cancel subscriptions, chase refunds, lower bills | Yes | No |
| Research and compare | With your OK | With your OK |
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Boski | Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Reach (15%) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Knows you (15%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Value (15%) | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.8 | 6.3 |
Where they work
| Clicks through websites for you | ||
|---|---|---|
| Works in the background or on a schedule | ||
| Remembers you | ||
| Works over text messages | ||
| Talks by voice | ||
| Phone app |
Price and fine print
| Boski | Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: agent you text | Personal agent: agent you text |
| Made by | Boski, Inc. | Martin |
| Our rank | #14 of personal agents | #19 of personal agents |
| Price | Free, or $5/week (as of November 2026) | From $21/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes: a usage allowance that refills weekly (as of November 2026) | No; 7-day free trial (as of November 2026) |
| Refunds | Used periods and credits aren't refundable; consumers can withdraw within 14 days | Not stated |
| Best for | People who want subscriptions cancelled, bills lowered and refunds chased by text. | People who want an assistant they can call or text about their calendar and inbox. |
Boski: pros and cons
- Cancels forgotten subscriptions it finds in your email
- Negotiates bills and files refund claims from a photo
- Free allowance refills every week
- Works in Apple Messages, WhatsApp and email
- Launched in 2026, with no independent reviews or reported savings yet
- Narrow: not built for booking, shopping or research
- Weekly billing at $5 is about $22 a month
- Account deletion is by email request
Martin: pros and cons
- Call, text or email it
- Calendar, inbox, WhatsApp and Slack
- Proactive on Pro
- iPhone app
- Pricier than most
- Basic handles two tasks at a time
- Doesn't browse or buy
- App Store reviews mention slow support
Boski vs Martin: questions
Is Boski better than Martin?
On our rubric, Boski scores higher (6.8 vs 6.3). Martin is still the better pick if you want to call or text an assistant about your calendar and inbox, and proactive help is worth paying for.
Which is cheaper, Boski or Martin?
Boski: free, or $5/week, free plan: yes (as of November 2026). Martin: from $21/mo, free plan: no (as of November 2026).