Microsoft BOB Alternatives

Microsoft BOB is described as 'Microsoft Bob was a 1995 Microsoft software product, intended to provide a more user-friendly interface for the Windows 3.1x, Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems, supplanting the Windows Program Manager' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft BOB for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Microsoft BOB alternative is Apple Shortcuts, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft BOB are Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Speaking Email.

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  1. Apple Shortcuts icon

    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.

    109 Apple Shortcuts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Siri
    • Apple Watch
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    • Apple Shortcuts is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Apple Shortcuts is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Apple Shortcuts is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
    • Apple Shortcuts is LightweightMicrosoft BOB is not according to our users
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    Siri

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    Talking to Siri is an easier, faster way to get things done. It’s always with you — on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.

    32 Siri alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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    Siri is nothing like what Microsoft BOB was.

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    • Siri is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
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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...

    37 Google Assistant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
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    • Google Assistant is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Google Assistant is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Amazon Alexa icon

    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.

    30 Amazon Alexa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
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    Microsoft BOB had nothing to do with voice recognition or anything that Alexa provides.

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    • Amazon Alexa is the most popular Windows alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Amazon Alexa is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    Easy to set up and use
    Displays html emails to see context at a quick glace
    Instant reply with just two taps - no typing so it's safe for use in the car
     
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    Microsoft BOB didn't do text to voice, nor voice to text or commands. Speaking Email is nothing like what BOB was.

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    • Speaking Email is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary

  7. 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.

    24 Lucida alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • Lucida is the most popular Linux alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Lucida is the most popular Open Source alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Lucida is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
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    kalliope

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Microsoft BOB was not a voice controlled software.

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    • kalliope is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
  10. SoundHound Chat AI icon

    SoundHound Chat AI

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    With SoundHound Chat AI, simply ask for what you want, add follow-up questions, and get fast, accurate, up-to-date responses. Built on our leading independent voice AI platform, this app brings together the best-in-class conversational and generative AI technology for faster...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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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.

    28 Bixby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Sherpa

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    Privacy-preserving artificial intelligence to accelerate your business.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Sherpa is the most popular SaaS alternative to Microsoft BOB.

    • Sherpa is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft BOB is Paid and Proprietary
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