folk vs Siri
folk is the Siri alternative that works on any phone and finishes the job: it lives in your texts, has its own computer and persistent memory, and takes real multi-step action instead of in-the-moment help. Free to start.
With iOS 27, Apple's Siri AI got a real upgrade: web answers, on-screen awareness, and personal context from your apps. But it's still Apple-only, voice-first, and built to help in the moment. Folk is a personal AI that lives in your texts and takes real action - booking restaurants, tracking flight prices, and running tasks on a schedule - on any phone, iPhone or Android.
why people switch from Siri to folk
folk takes real action
Siri AI is much better at answering questions and handling on-screen tasks. Folk goes a step further and executes: it books a table on Resy, monitors a fare and pings you on a drop, and runs scheduled tasks autonomously. It doesn't just tell you, it does it.
folk works on any phone
Siri AI requires recent Apple hardware (iPhone 15 Pro and later) and only works inside Apple's ecosystem. Folk lives in iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp, so it works the same on iPhone or Android, and you can reach it from anywhere you chat.
folk has its own computer
Siri AI runs within Apple's on-device and Private Cloud Compute boundaries. Folk has its own cloud computer that can browse any website, run code, connect to any service via MCP, and execute multi-step tasks in the background 24/7.
folk remembers and acts across your life
Siri AI taps your Apple data in the moment. Folk builds a persistent memory graph of your preferences, people, and routines across every conversation, and proactively texts you briefings, reminders, and alerts throughout the day.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Siri |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
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
Is Folk a replacement for Siri AI?
They serve different purposes. Siri AI (iOS 27) is great for quick, on-device help - web answers, on-screen actions, and personal context across Apple apps. Folk is built for real-world action over text: booking restaurants, tracking flights, running scheduled tasks, and remembering everything, on any phone. Many people use both.
Does Folk work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Folk lives in iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp, so it works on any phone. Unlike Siri AI, which needs recent Apple hardware, folk is fully cross-platform - text it like a friend, no app to download.
What can Folk do that Siri AI can't?
Folk books restaurant reservations on Resy, monitors flight prices, runs scheduled tasks autonomously, has its own cloud computer to browse any site and run code, lets you bring your own API keys, and works on Android - all things Siri AI does not do.
How much does Folk cost compared to Siri AI?
Siri AI is free on supported Apple devices. Folk Pro is $20/month and Folk Max is $100/month, and works across iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp with its own cloud computer, persistent memory, and real task execution.
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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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