The Best Alternative to Howie.ai: CalBot
Carly is an AI-powered scheduling assistant that works over email and SMS. Unlike traditional booking links or calendar tools, Carly reads messy email threads she is cc'd on, understands context, and sends real invites that keep the conversation natural. You can forward Carly an email, send her a text, or send screenshots and images for her to process and add to your calendar. It's built for busy professionals who want a human-like assistant that just works, handling coordination and calendaring so you don't have to. ChatGPT could never be this useful.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CalBot | Howie |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Scheduling | ✅ | Partial |
| SMS Integration | ✅ | ❌ |
| Multiple Calendar Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart Time Zone Detection | ✅ | ✅ |
| No Monthly Fees (Lifetime Deal) | ✅ | ❌ (Subscription) |
| Natural Language Understanding | ✅ | Partial |
| Email Thread Awareness | ✅ | ✅ |
| Setup Time | 2 mins | 15–30 mins |
| Response Time | 1 min | 20 min |
| Available 24/7 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cost | Free to start | $300/month |
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