Sesame alternatives
If what you're after is a general assistant rather than Sesame's agents, these are the ones I've reviewed here, and all of them publish their plans and prices.
The order is mine: how well each one covers what you want from Sesame. Prices checked on the official site on September 26, 2026.
3 of 3 alternatives
| Rank | Tool | Best for | Free? | Paid from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The original |  Sesame The original | An app with four voice agents you call or text; Sesame says they can work with Gmail and Calendar. Free to download, officially English only. Sesame also made the open CSM-1B speech model. | — | — |
| #1 |  ChatGPT OpenAI · Personal assistant | All-round assistant with voice | Free with limits | $8/mo |
| #2 |  Claude Anthropic · Personal assistant | Writing and code, with voice on the free plan | Free with limits | $20/mo |
| #3 |  Gemini Google · Personal assistant | Assistant for Google's apps | Free with limits | $4.99/mo |
When to pick each one
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If you want an all-round assistant with voice chats included, even on the free plan, within its limits.
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If you mostly write long documents or code and still want to talk to it now and then: voice mode is on Claude's free plan.
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If your day already runs on Google's apps: Gemini is free to start, and its paid plans bring it into Gmail and Docs.
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