Students and gym-goers who like being nudged by text get a generous free plan, though it's in beta and UK WhatsApp support is unconfirmed.
Kenning's take
What it does
Folk is an AI assistant that people text through iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp instead of opening an app. It checks in on habits such as gym days or study sessions, logs meals from a photo, sets reminders, searches email, watches prices and flights, and can book tables. Each user gets a private cloud computer for browsing and running tasks, plus a memory of past conversations.
- works over iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp
- habit, gym and study check-ins
- logs meals from a photo
- reminders, email search, flight and price watching
- private cloud computer for browsing and multi-step tasks
- connects to Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Notion and Strava
Who it suits. People who want reminders, accountability and small errands handled by text message, such as students and gym-goers.
Key facts
- Category
- AI that does tasks for you
- Made by
- Nozomio Labs
- Launched
- 2026
- Works on
- imessage, telegram, whatsapp
- Free plan
- free forever: unlimited messages, every feature, up to 3 background tasks, 10 minutes of calls a week
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $9.99 | month |
| Pro | $99.99 | year |
Reviews and write-ups
- TechCrunch 2026-10-10
FAQ
Is Folk free?
Yes. Free forever includes unlimited messages, every feature, up to 3 background tasks and 10 minutes of calls a week. Pro is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, or $5 a month in many countries (folk.com/pricing and folk.com/faq, checked 2026-10-11). The site footer names Max at $100 a month; the pricing page and FAQ do not describe that plan.
What devices does Folk work on?
Folk is available on: iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp.
Who makes Folk?
Folk is made by Nozomio Labs.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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