folk vs Rabbit R1
folk does what the Rabbit R1 promised, without the extra device: a capable personal AI that lives in the messaging apps you already use. No hardware, no charging. Free to start.
Rabbit R1 requires buying and carrying a separate device. Folk lives in your iMessage and Telegram. No extra hardware, no charging cables, no pocket space. Just text.
why people switch from Rabbit R1 to folk
no extra hardware needed
The Rabbit R1 is a $200 device you carry alongside your phone. Folk lives in your iMessage and Telegram. You already have your phone. No extra device to charge, lose, or remember to bring. Folk is software that runs on the phone in your pocket.
folk is more capable
The Rabbit R1 has limited capabilities and relies on a small set of integrations. Folk has its own cloud computer, connects to Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, Notion, and dozens more, and can browse any website. It books restaurants, tracks flights, and runs complex scheduled tasks.
folk gets better over time
The R1 is frozen hardware. Folk is software that improves every week with new capabilities, integrations, and AI models. It also builds persistent memory that makes it more useful the longer you use it.
folk is always with you
You might leave the R1 at home. You never leave your phone. Folk lives in your messaging apps and is always one text away. It sends you proactive updates and handles requests instantly from anywhere.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Rabbit R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in iMessage | Yes | No |
| Lives in Telegram | Yes | No |
| Its own cloud computer | Yes | No |
| Persistent memory | Yes | No |
| 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 | 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
Why use Folk instead of a Rabbit R1?
The Rabbit R1 is a $200 hardware device with limited capabilities. Folk is a software-based personal AI that lives in your iMessage and Telegram. It has its own cloud computer, persistent memory, restaurant booking, flight tracking, and connections to all your apps. No extra hardware needed.
Is Folk more capable than the Rabbit R1?
Yes. Folk has a full cloud computer, persistent memory, dozens of integrations, web browsing, code execution, and scheduled task automation. The R1 has a limited set of actions and requires its own hardware.
How much does Folk cost compared to the R1?
The Rabbit R1 costs $200 upfront plus potential subscription fees. Folk Pro is $20/month with no hardware purchase needed. You can try Folk free - no card needed.
Can I switch from the R1 to Folk?
Yes. Sign up at folk.com, subscribe, and you will receive an iMessage number and Telegram bot. Folk runs on the phone you already have.
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learn the concepts
Personal AI
A personal AI is an artificial-intelligence assistant dedicated to one person - it learns your preferences, remembers your context, and takes actions on your behalf across everyday life.
AI Agent
An AI agent is an AI system that takes actions to accomplish a goal - using tools, browsing the web, and completing multi-step tasks autonomously, not just generating text.
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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