folk alternative
folk vs Poke
Looking for a Poke alternative? Folk is a personal AI agent that lives directly in your iMessage and Telegram. It has its own computer, remembers everything, and takes real action on your behalf.
why people switch from Poke to folk
folk lives where you already chat
Folk runs natively inside iMessage and Telegram. No new app to download, no separate interface to learn. Text folk like you would text a friend, and it handles the rest. Poke requires its own app and interface, adding friction between you and getting things done.
folk has its own computer
Every folk user gets their own isolated cloud sandbox. This means folk can browse the web, write and run code, connect to databases, and interact with any service that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol). It is not just answering questions. It is executing real tasks in a real environment.
folk remembers forever
Folk builds a persistent memory graph that grows with every conversation. It remembers your preferences, your contacts, your routines, and the context of past conversations. Six months from now, folk will still know you prefer window seats and that your partner is allergic to shellfish. Most AI assistants, including Poke, start fresh with every session.
folk takes real action
Ask folk to book a table at Carbone for Thursday at 7pm. It will find availability, make the reservation, and confirm it with you. Ask it to watch flights from Chicago to Tokyo under $600, and it will monitor prices and alert you. Ask it to send you a morning briefing every day at 8am, and it will. Folk does not just suggest. It executes.
feature comparison
| Feature | Folk | Poke |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in iMessage | Yes | No |
| Lives in Telegram | Yes | No |
| Own isolated sandbox | Yes | No |
| Persistent memory | Yes | No |
| Books restaurants | Yes | No |
| Watches flights | Yes | No |
| Runs scheduled tasks | Yes | No |
| MCP integrations | Yes | No |
| Bring your own API keys | Yes | No |
| Web browsing | Yes | Yes |
| Code generation | Yes | Yes |
| Data privacy (no training) | Yes | No |
pricing comparison
Folk Pro
$20/mo
- Unlimited messages and tasks
- iMessage + Telegram
- Persistent memory
- Own sandbox with web browsing and code
- All integrations + MCP support
Folk Max
$100/mo
- Everything in Pro
- Strongest AI models (Claude Opus)
- Zero queue, priority access
- 2x daily capacity
- First access to new features
frequently asked
What is Poke and why do people look for alternatives?
Poke is an AI texting assistant that lets you interact with AI through text messages. People look for Poke alternatives because they want more features like persistent memory, isolated execution environments, real-world task completion, and native iMessage and Telegram integration without needing a separate app.
How is Folk different from Poke?
Folk runs in its own isolated cloud sandbox with its own computer, giving it the ability to browse the web, write code, connect to any MCP-compatible tool, and take real actions like booking restaurants or tracking flights. Folk lives natively in iMessage and Telegram, remembers every conversation forever, and runs scheduled tasks autonomously.
Is Folk more expensive than Poke?
Folk Pro is $20/month with unlimited messages and tasks, including access to multiple AI models. Folk Max is $100/month for the strongest models and priority access. Both plans include a free trial.
Can I switch from Poke to Folk?
Yes. Sign up at getfolk.app, subscribe, and you will receive an iMessage number and Telegram bot. Folk starts learning your preferences from your first conversation.