folk vs Pi
Pi is a friendly companion for conversation; folk is a personal AI that does things: real actions, its own computer, and scheduled tasks, all in your iMessage and Telegram. Free to start.
Pi is a friendly AI companion for conversation. Folk is a personal AI that takes real action. Folk books restaurants, tracks flights, runs scheduled tasks, and remembers everything. It lives in your iMessage and Telegram.
why people switch from Pi to folk
folk takes action, not just talks
Pi is designed for empathetic conversation and emotional support. Folk is designed to get things done. It books restaurants, tracks flights, manages your email, runs code, and connects to your favorite apps. Different purposes, different capabilities.
folk has its own computer
Pi is a conversational AI without the ability to interact with external services. Folk has its own cloud computer that browses the web, runs code, connects to APIs, and executes complex multi-step tasks. It is the difference between talking about doing and actually doing.
folk lives in iMessage and Telegram
Pi has its own app. Folk lives natively in iMessage and Telegram. You text folk from the messaging apps you already use. No new app to download, no separate interface to learn.
folk remembers and acts on context
Both Pi and Folk have memory. But folk's memory is action-oriented. It remembers that you like window seats so it can book them. It knows your partner's food preferences so it can pick the right restaurant. Folk's memory drives action, not just conversation.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in iMessage | Yes | No |
| Lives in Telegram | Yes | No |
| Its own cloud computer | Yes | No |
| Persistent memory | Yes | Yes |
| Books tables (Resy) | Yes | No |
| Watches flights | Yes | No |
| Runs scheduled tasks | Yes | No |
| Connects to all your apps | Yes | No |
| Bring your own API keys | Yes | No |
| Web browsing | Yes | No |
| 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
How is Folk different from Pi?
Pi is an empathetic AI companion built for supportive conversation. Folk is a personal AI assistant built for action. Folk books restaurants, tracks flights, manages email, runs scheduled tasks, and connects to all your apps. If you want an AI that gets things done, Folk is the better fit.
Can Folk be as friendly as Pi?
Yes. Folk has a warm, conversational tone and remembers personal details about your life. But it also has capabilities Pi lacks: its own computer, real-world task execution, integrations with external services, and autonomous scheduling.
Is Folk more expensive than Pi?
Pi is free with limited features. Folk Pro is $20/month with its own cloud computer, persistent memory, iMessage and Telegram integration, and real task execution. Folk Max is $100/month with the best AI models and priority access.
Can I switch from Pi to Folk?
Yes. Sign up at folk.com, subscribe, and you will receive an iMessage number and Telegram bot. Folk starts learning your preferences from your first conversation.
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what folk actually does
an ai assistant that lives in your imessage
No app, no tab. Save the number, text folk like a friend, and it gets things done.
an ai fitness coach in your texts
Folk builds the plan, adjusts to your week, and keeps you showing up - right from your messages.
an ai life coach in your pocket
Folk helps you set goals, think through decisions, build better habits, and actually follow through.
ready to try folk?
Free to start - free forever. Pro is $20/mo. Cancel anytime.
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