folk vs Notis
Notis is a messaging AI built around Notion; folk is messaging-native without the Notion dependency - its own computer and built-in real-world skills. Free to start.
Notis is a messaging-native AI assistant you text from Telegram, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, or email, with deep Notion integration and a built-in Notion productivity system. Folk is also messaging-native, but it isn't built around Notion - it has its own cloud computer, built-in real-world skills, and a memory graph of your whole life.
why people switch from Notis to folk
not tied to Notion
Notis is at its best when your life runs in Notion. Folk works with Notion too, but doesn't require it. Your memory and tasks live with folk, and it acts across any tool via MCP.
folk has its own computer
Folk runs on a dedicated cloud computer that browses the web and executes code, so it can take multi-step actions in a real environment, beyond reading and updating a workspace.
real-world skills, built in
Folk ships with Resy booking and flight-price tracking. It books the table and watches the fare, not just organizes your docs and tasks.
bring your own models and keys
Folk lets you run your own Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter keys, kept inside your private sandbox.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Notis |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in iMessage | Yes | Yes |
| Lives in Telegram | Yes | Yes |
| Its own cloud computer | Yes | No |
| Persistent memory | Yes | Yes |
| Books tables (Resy) | Yes | No |
| Watches flights | Yes | No |
| Runs scheduled tasks | Yes | Yes |
| Connects to all your apps | Yes | Yes |
| Bring your own API keys | Yes | No |
| Web browsing | Yes | Yes |
| Code generation | Yes | No |
| Data privacy (no training) | Yes | No |
pricing comparison
Folk Pro
$20/mo
- Generous monthly usage for messages and tasks
- iMessage + Telegram
- Persistent memory
- Its own computer with web browsing and code
- Connects to all your apps
Folk Max
$100/mo
- Everything in Pro
- The best AI models available
- Zero queue, priority access
- 2x daily capacity
- First access to new features
frequently asked
What is Notis?
Notis (notis.ai) is a messaging-native AI assistant you reach from Telegram, iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, or email, including voice calls over WhatsApp. It is built around deep Notion integration and ships a Notion-based productivity system, with 1,000+ integrations.
How is Folk different from Notis?
Both are messaging-native. Notis centers on Notion; folk is Notion-optional with its own cloud computer, built-in real-world skills like Resy booking and flight tracking, bring-your-own keys, and a personal memory graph that spans your whole life.
Does Folk work with Notion?
Yes. Folk connects to Notion and anything else that speaks MCP. The difference is that folk is not built around a single workspace.
Can I switch from Notis to Folk?
Yes. Sign up at folk.com, subscribe, and you will get an iMessage number and a Telegram bot. Folk starts learning your preferences from your first conversation.
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AI Agent
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Agentic AI
Agentic AI refers to AI systems that act with autonomy - setting sub-goals, using tools, and taking multi-step actions to complete tasks, rather than only responding to prompts.
what folk actually does
an ai that codes from your phone
Text folk what to build. It writes the code on its own computer and opens the pull request - from iMessage, Telegram, or wherever you are.
an ai that finds your restaurant and gets you the table
Text the city, the night, and the vibe. Folk finds the spot worth going to and hands you the booking.
an ai that tracks flight prices and watches your trips
Tell folk the route and budget. It monitors fares around the clock and pings you on a drop.
ready to try folk?
Free to start - free forever. Pro is $20/mo. Cancel anytime.
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