Pally vs Poke
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Which is better, Pally or Poke?
It depends on what you want done. Pick Pally if you want a free agent in your texts that books, calls businesses and chases refunds. 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: Pally, free; Poke, from $19/mo.
On our rubric, Pally scores higher, 7.9 to 7.1. It handles 4 of our 6 everyday errands fully on its own, to Poke's 1. Here's where each one wins.
Pally7.9
Choose Pally if you want a free agent in your texts that books, calls businesses and chases refunds.
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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 | Pally | Poke |
|---|---|---|
| Book reservations, rides and travel | Yes | With your OK |
| Shop and check out | With your OK | No |
| Handle email and calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Fill forms and click through websites | With your OK | No |
| Cancel subscriptions, chase refunds, lower bills | Yes | No |
| Research and compare | Yes | With your OK |
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Pally | Poke |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Reach (15%) | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Knows you (15%) | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Value (15%) | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.9 | 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
| Pally | Poke | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: agent you text | Personal agent: agent you text |
| Made by | Pally Technologies | The Interaction Company of California |
| Our rank | #4 of personal agents | #8 of personal agents |
| Price | Free (as of November 2026) | From $19/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes: nearly unlimited use with a weekly limit (as of November 2026) | Yes, free forever with email and calendar (as of November 2026) |
| Refunds | At Pally's discretion, except where the law requires | Not stated |
| Best for | People who want a capable agent in their texts without paying. | People who want an assistant in their text messages that watches email and calendar. |
Pally: pros and cons
- Free, with no card or waitlist
- Books, calls businesses and chases refunds
- Asks before sending, booking or buying
- iMessage, RCS, Telegram and SMS
- Website tasks need the $95/mo Cloud Mac add-on
- Plans to earn fees from merchants
- Refunds only at its discretion
- Young company with little track record
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
Pally vs Poke: questions
Is Pally better than Poke?
On our rubric, Pally scores higher (7.9 vs 7.1). Poke is still the better pick if you want an assistant you text, with a real free plan, that keeps on top of email and calendar.
Which is cheaper, Pally or Poke?
Pally: free, free plan: yes (as of November 2026). Poke: from $19/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026).