Apple Shortcuts AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Virtual Assistants

The best Virtual Assistant alternative to Apple Shortcuts is Mycroft, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Shortcuts and 11 are Virtual Assistants so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Virtual Assistant alternatives to Apple Shortcuts are WearGPT, Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

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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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Apple Shortcuts alternatives page was last updated Jan 9, 2024
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  1. 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.

    27 Mycroft alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    Mycroft screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from December 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    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

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    GaryLinden
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    Available for Raspberry and Linux

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    • Mycroft is Free and Open SourceApple Shortcuts is Free and Proprietary
  2. WearGPT icon

    WearGPT

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    WearGPT is an innovative smartwatch app that allows users to access the advanced language processing capabilities of Open AI's GPT Model directly from their wrist. With WearGPT, you can easily ask questions, get instant answers, make quick calculations, and more - all...

    86 WearGPT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android Wear
    WearGPT screenshot 1

    WearGPT Features

    1.  AI-Powered

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  4. Siri icon

    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.

    35 Siri alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    Siri in an iPhone.

    Siri Features

    1.  Speech Recognition
    2.  Personal-assistant

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  5. Google Assistant icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    Google Assistant screenshot 1
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    Google Assistant Features

    1.  Speech to text
    2.  Assistant
    3.  Personal-assistant

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  6. 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.

    29 Amazon Alexa alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
    Amazon Alexa screenshot 1

    Amazon Alexa Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

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  7. Braina icon

    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

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Braina screenshot 1

    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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  9. Dragonfire icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dragonfire screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    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

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    ALTS

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    Hotkey-triggered, ad-free voice assistant offering private, offline interaction with talk-back.

    26 ALTS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python

    ALTS Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Speech Recognition

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    SEPIA Framework

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    SEPIA is a server-based, extendable, personal, intelligent assistant. The SEPIA-Framework is a collection of open-source modules and tools that form a coherent ecosystem for self-hosted, privacy-compliant, voice-controlled applications and devices.

    16 SEPIA Framework alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    SEPIA Framework screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Personal-assistant
    2.  Google assistant
    3.  Speech Recognition
    4.  Voice Commands
    5.  Natural Language Processing
    6.  Chat Bot

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    VA Framework

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    Madonna Virtual Assistant, part of the Synthetic Intelligence Network(SYN), is a free and flexible Virtual assistant designed for normal users who wish to add Artificial Intelligence to their computer.

    25 VA Framework alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VA Framework screenshot 1

    VA Framework Features

    1.  Chat Bot
    2.  Read text message

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  13. Digital Assistant icon

    Digital Assistant

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    Digital Assistant is award-winning AI personal assistant software for enterprise. Receive real-time notifications, ask questions freely, give commands easily and more.

    25 Digital Assistant alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Digital Assistant works on your mobile devices, so you can access notifications and company resources from anywhere.

    Digital Assistant Features

    1.  Knowledge Management
    2.  Voice recognition
    3.  ERP
    4.  Digital Workplace
    5.  Personal-assistant
    6.  Natural Language Processing

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