Tomo and Kiwi are both AI you text, and both message you first. Tomo is built like a friend: it celebrates your wins, checks in, keeps your streak going and joins your group chats. Kiwi is built like an assistant: it keeps an eye on what's coming up at work, in your studies and at home, and does the job when you say so.
At a glance
| Kiwi | Tomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Texts you first | Yes, on the free plan | Yes, on the free plan |
| Built for | Replies owed, deadlines, renewals, bookings and orders | Goals, check-ins, hype and plans with friends |
| Does the job | Books, orders, replies and cancels on any app or website | Reminders, calendar, email, shopping help and web search |
| Where you text it | Messages on iPhone, WhatsApp on any phone | Text messages, and group chats |
| Price | Free to use | Free; paid subscriptions, with prices not listed on its site |
Sources: Tomo's homepage, about page and FAQ, terms (updated 24 September 2026) and privacy policy (updated 20 October 2026), all checked on 10 November 2026. Kiwi's privacy policy.
Both go first
Tomo's site says it messages you on its own to keep you on track, and it does that on the free plan. Kiwi does too. The difference is what each one watches. Tomo follows your goals: the gym, the exam you're locking in for, the plan you made. Kiwi reads your calendar and email and texts you once, at the right time, when a reply is owed, a lecture moves or something renews.
Your 9 am lecture tomorrow has moved to 11, in the same room
Your Disney+ renews on Friday for €8.99. Keep it, or shall I cancel?
Doing the job
Tell Kiwi what to do and that's the yes: it books, orders, replies or cancels on the app or website it takes. For anything that costs money, it tells you the price first. More in what Kiwi looks after.
WhatsApp, for any phone
Tomo lives in your text messages. Kiwi works in Messages on iPhone and on WhatsApp on any phone, so it's in the app your friends and family already use. More in Kiwi on WhatsApp.
Your data
Tomo says it never sells your conversations. Kiwi doesn't either, and it doesn't use your conversations or connected accounts to train general-purpose AI models. Kiwi has no ads, and no business can pay to change what it suggests. More in Is Kiwi safe?
To start, tap Text Kiwi on heykiwi.co.
Questions people ask
Is there a Tomo alternative that works on WhatsApp? Yes. Kiwi is a free AI assistant you text on WhatsApp from any phone, or in Messages on iPhone, and it texts you first.
Does Tomo text you first on the free plan? Yes. Kiwi does too, from the first day, with nothing to set up.
Is Kiwi good for students? Yes. It follows your course timetable, tells you when a lecture moves and reminds you before a deadline. See an AI assistant for students.
Can I use both? Yes. They're separate contacts in your messages.