folk vs Tomo
Tomo focuses on goals and accountability check-ins; folk does that and takes action - with its own computer for real tasks, not just trackers. Free to start.
Tomo, by Mapo Labs, is a personal AI focused on goals and accountability - it remembers what you want to do, checks in proactively, and builds lightweight trackers to keep you on course. Folk is a personal AI built to take action: it lives in your texts and actually books the dinner, watches the flight, and runs the task, with its own cloud computer behind it.
why people switch from Tomo to folk
folk does the task, not just the nudge
Tomo is great at reminders, check-ins, and habit tracking. Folk goes further and completes the task itself - booking a reservation, monitoring fares, drafting and sending an email - because it has its own computer and connects to your apps.
folk has its own computer
Every folk user gets a cloud computer that browses the web, runs code, and connects to any tool via MCP. Tomo builds lightweight in-app trackers; folk operates in the real world on your behalf.
works on any phone, in more places
Tomo's experience centers on its iOS app and iMessage. Folk lives in iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp, so it works the same whether you are on iPhone or Android.
memory that drives action
Both remember your context. Folk's memory is wired to execution - it uses what it knows to book the seat you like or pick the restaurant that fits, not just to remind you of a goal.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Tomo |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in iMessage | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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
What is Tomo?
Tomo, by Mapo Labs, is a personal AI that helps you reach your goals. It remembers your context, proactively checks in on your habits and progress, and builds custom trackers for things like workouts, budgets, and habit streaks. It works in iMessage and its iOS app.
How is Folk different from Tomo?
Tomo is built around goals, accountability, and habit tracking. Folk is built around action: it has its own cloud computer and connects to your apps, so it books restaurants, tracks flight prices, manages email, and runs tasks on a schedule across iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
Does Tomo connect to my other apps?
Tomo integrates with tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Google Drive. Folk connects to those too, plus anything that speaks MCP, and acts on them from its own cloud computer.
Can I switch from Tomo 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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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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