Google Now Alternatives

Google Now is described as 'Intelligent personal assistant developed by Google. Google Now, including Now cards, voice search and commands, vailable as an aspect of the Google Search application for Android and iOS' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Google Now for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Google Now alternative is Mycroft, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Now are Apple Shortcuts, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and kalliope.

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  1. Mycroft icon
    Mycroft icon

    Mycroft

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    Mycroft is an open source voice assistant, that can be installed on Linux, Raspberry Pi, or on the Mark 1 hardware device.

    26 Mycroft alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Mycroft Features

    1.  Personal-assistant
    2.  Assistant
    3.  Natural Language Processing
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Speech Recognition
    6.  Voice recognition
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Voice Commands
    9.  Voice Search
    10.  Hackable
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from December 2021.

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    • Mycroft is the most popular Android & Linux alternative to Google Now.

    • Mycroft is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Now.

    • Mycroft is Free and Open SourceGoogle Now is Free and Proprietary
  2. Apple Shortcuts icon
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    Apple Shortcuts

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    Apple Shortcuts deliver a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap or by asking Siri. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
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    Apple Shortcuts VS Google Now

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    • Apple Shortcuts is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Now.

    • Apple Shortcuts is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Now is also Free and Proprietary
    • Apple Shortcuts is LightweightGoogle Now is not according to our users
  4. Google Assistant icon
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    Google Assistant

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    Google Assistant is a virtual assistant software application developed by Google that is primarily available on mobile and home automation devices. Based on artificial intelligence, Google Assistant can engage in two-way conversations, unlike the company's previous virtual...

    38 Google Assistant alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS

    Google Assistant Features

    1.  Speech to text
    2.  Assistant
    3.  Personal-assistant
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    Google Assistant VS Google Now

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    • Google Assistant is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Google Now.

    • Google Assistant is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Now is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Amazon Alexa icon
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    Amazon Alexa

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    Use the Amazon Alexa App to set up your Alexa-enabled devices, listen to music, create shopping lists, get news updates, and much more. The more you use Alexa, the more she adapts to your voice, vocabulary, and personal preferences.

    29 Amazon Alexa alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV

    Amazon Alexa Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
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    Amazon Alexa iconGoogle Now Icon

    Amazon Alexa VS Google Now

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    • Amazon Alexa is the most popular Windows alternative to Google Now.

    • Amazon Alexa is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Now is also Free and Proprietary
  6. kalliope icon
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    kalliope

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    Kalliope is a modular always-on voice controlled personal assistant designed for home automation.

    30 kalliope alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android

    kalliope Features

    1.  Personal-assistant
    2.  Speech to text
    3.  Modular System
    4.  Speech Recognition
    5.  Bots
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  7. Hound icon
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    Hound

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    Hound combines Speech Recognition and Language Understanding. This Speech-to-Meaning capability makes Hound the new way to search and do things faster without typing.

    33 Hound alternatives
    Hound screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Hound screenshot 1
    Hound screenshot 2

    Hound Features

    1.  Assistant
    2.  Speech Recognition
    3.  Personal-assistant
    4.  Natural Language Processing
    5.  Voice Search
    6.  Flight Status
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  9. Speaking Email icon
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    Speaking Email

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    Speaking Email iPhone app speaks your emails out loud, making it possible to keep your eyes on the road while you listen. Simple gestures designed for use while driving give you the ability to skip, pause, archive, star or even reply on the go.

    49 Speaking Email alternatives
    Easy to set up and use
    Displays html emails to see context at a quick glace
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    Instant reply with just two taps - no typing so it's safe for use in the car

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Speaking Email Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Voice control
    3. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    Speaking Email iconGoogle Now Icon

    Speaking Email VS Google Now

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    • Speaking Email is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Now.

    • Speaking Email is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Now is Free and Proprietary

  10. Lucida

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    formely known as Sirius, Lucida is a speech and vision based intelligent personal assistant developed in Clarity Lab at the University of Michigan.

    28 Lucida alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last commit to the GitHub repo was made on July 7th, 2017.

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  11. Braina icon
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    Braina

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    Braina Virtual Assistant is an intelligent personal assistant software for Windows PC that allows you to interact with your computer using voice commands in English language.

    36 Braina alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    Braina Features

    1.  Dictation
    2.  Personal-assistant
    3.  Speech Recognition
    4.  Voice Search
    5.  Voice recognition
    6.  Speech to text
    7.  Voice control
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  12. Dragonfire icon
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    Dragonfire

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    Dragonfire is an open source virtual assistant for Linux operating systems especially for Ubuntu based distributions. Dragonfire will be preinstalled software package on DragonOS Linux Distribution.

    28 Dragonfire alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Dragonfire Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Speech Recognition
    3.  Speech to text
    4.  Voice Search
    5.  Chat Bot
    6.  Natural Language Processing
    7.  Voice Commands
    Discontinued

    The website is unavailable, and the last update was in December 2020.

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    Bixby

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    Bixby is a personal voice assistant for Samsung devices like Galaxy S8. Bixby learns and adapts to your needs through touch, type or voice and helps you to get things done.

    30 Bixby alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Bixby Features

    1.  Personal-assistant
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  14. Saiy - Voice Command Assistant icon
    Saiy - Voice Command Assistant icon

    Saiy - Voice Command Assistant

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    Saiy is the new version of utter! rebuilt from the ground up and it’s now Open Source too!

    10 Saiy - Voice Command Assistant alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Saiy - Voice Command Assistant Features

    1.  Voice recognition
    2.  Speech Recognition
    3.  Personal-assistant
    Discontinued

    Unavailable on app store. Latest commit 5047da4 on Apr 1, 2018. See https://github.com/brandall76/Saiy-PS

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