Boski vs Poke
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Which is better, Boski or Poke?
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 Poke if you want an assistant you text, with a real free plan, that keeps on top of email and calendar. Both are personal agents. Prices as of November 2026: Boski, free, or $5/week; Poke, from $19/mo.
On our rubric, Poke scores higher, 7.1 to 6.8. 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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Poke7.1
Choose Poke if you want an assistant you text, with a real free plan, that keeps on top of email and calendar.
Visit PokeErrands, side by side
| Errand | Boski | Poke |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Poke |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Reach (15%) | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Knows you (15%) | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Value (15%) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.8 | 7.1 |
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 | Poke | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: agent you text | Personal agent: agent you text |
| Made by | Boski, Inc. | The Interaction Company of California |
| Our rank | #14 of personal agents | #8 of personal agents |
| Price | Free, or $5/week (as of November 2026) | From $19/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes: a usage allowance that refills weekly (as of November 2026) | Yes, free forever with email and calendar (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 in their text messages that watches email and calendar. |
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
Poke: pros and cons
- Works in iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp and Telegram
- Messages you first about things that need attention
- Real free plan with email and calendar
- Human errand help on Ultra
- Doesn't browse websites or check out for you
- Human errands need the $199 plan
- Its parent company was acquired in 2026, so the roadmap may change
- Early users paid negotiated prices that differ from today's plans
Boski vs Poke: questions
Is Boski better than Poke?
On our rubric, Poke scores higher (7.1 vs 6.8). Boski is still the better pick if you want an agent that saves you money on subscriptions, bills and refunds, and you'd rather text than open an app.
Which is cheaper, Boski or Poke?
Boski: free, or $5/week, free plan: yes (as of November 2026). Poke: from $19/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026).