Ollie vs Ohai
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Which is better, Ollie or Ohai?
It depends on what you want done. Pick Ollie if you run a busy household and want one agent the whole family can text. Pick Ohai if your problem is keeping the family schedule, school emails and meals straight, not running errands. Both are personal agents. Prices as of November 2026: Ollie, from $25/mo; Ohai, from $9.99/mo.
On our rubric, Ollie scores higher, 7.0 to 6.7. 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.
Ollie7.0
Choose Ollie if you run a busy household and want one agent the whole family can text.
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Ohai6.7
Choose Ohai if your problem is keeping the family schedule, school emails and meals straight, not running errands.
Visit OhaiErrands, side by side
| Errand | Ollie | Ohai |
|---|---|---|
| Book reservations, rides and travel | With your OK | No |
| Shop and check out | With your OK | No |
| Handle email and calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Fill forms and click through websites | No | No |
| Cancel subscriptions, chase refunds, lower bills | With your OK | No |
| Research and compare | With your OK | With your OK |
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Ollie | Ohai |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Reach (15%) | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Knows you (15%) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Value (15%) | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Trust (10%) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 | 6.7 |
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
| Ollie | Ohai | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: family agent | Personal agent: family agent |
| Made by | Ollie | Ohai |
| Our rank | #10 of personal agents | #17 of personal agents |
| Price | From $25/mo (as of November 2026) | From $9.99/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes: 50 messages a month (as of November 2026) | Yes: reminders, meal planning and lists (as of November 2026) |
| Refunds | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Busy families who want one shared agent for the household. | Families who want calendars, school emails and meals organized in one place. |
Ollie: pros and cons
- Whole family in one group text
- Books, orders, cancels and pays bills
- SOC 2 Type 1, no ads, no training on your data
- Delegated access, so it never sees passwords
- Priced per message
- $25 a month for 150 messages
- No website automation
- Built for families more than individuals
Ohai: pros and cons
- Reads school newsletters and schedules for you
- Text, talk or forward email
- Meal plans and grocery lists
- Free tier; premium from $9.99
- Organizes rather than acts
- Doesn't book, buy or call
- Premium tiers aren't fully listed
- Family-focused
Ollie vs Ohai: questions
Is Ollie better than Ohai?
On our rubric, Ollie scores higher (7.0 vs 6.7). Ohai is still the better pick if your problem is keeping the family schedule, school emails and meals straight, not running errands.
Which is cheaper, Ollie or Ohai?
Ollie: from $25/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026). Ohai: from $9.99/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026).