Alice turns your desktop into an AI automation hub that responds to keyboard shortcuts. Instead of opening a chatbot for every task, you build custom AI assistants that execute multi-step workflows with a single keystroke. The app integrates AI models directly into your operating system, connecting them to the applications you already use through MCP Servers support.
The core functionality revolves around assistants and skills. You can create specialized AI helpers for specific workflows or grab from the marketplace where 50-plus ready-to-use assistants live. The SEO Content Writer assistant alone has 45,039 installs. Each assistant can chain together multiple skills from a library of 200-plus options, all triggable by keyboard shortcuts. A sales workflow might summarize daily transactions from a local CSV file, draft personalized follow-up emails based on that data, and automatically add tasks to your to-do list without touching your mouse.
Memory and context retention distinguish Alice from standard chatbots. Assistants remember previous conversations and can reference documents you've shared, building on past interactions instead of starting fresh each time. The app covers voice input and output alongside text, handles file uploads, and generates images. Internet access lets assistants pull current information, while offline model support keeps workflows running without network connectivity.
Integration capabilities extend through MCP Servers to WordPress, Ahrefs, CRM systems, calendars, CSV files, and to-do list applications. You can connect assistants to real business tools rather than copying data between systems manually. The app supports multiple AI models including various frontier and open-source options, letting you switch providers based on task requirements or cost considerations.
The assistant marketplace functions as both a discovery tool and a distribution channel. You can install pre-built assistants for common workflows or share your own creations. Over 8,000 people currently use Alice, building a library of tested automation patterns.
Pricing splits into three tiers with meaningful differences. The Team plan costs $10 monthly plus token usage, includes an administrator account for managing multiple users, and bundles tokens for all supported models. You can bring your own API keys or buy additional tokens when the included amount runs out. Individual subscriptions run $16 monthly with generous token limits and the same bring-your-own-keys flexibility. Both subscription tiers include access to the assistant store, image generation, MCP server support, and a 21-day trial period.
The Lifetime option costs $299 as a one-time purchase but requires bringing your own API keys since no tokens come included. Updates ship to lifetime buyers, but they can't access the assistant store. This tier makes sense for users who already have API accounts with model providers and want to avoid recurring charges.
Token economics matter here. The one-time purchase saves money long-term only if you're comfortable managing your own API relationships. Subscription tiers simplify billing by bundling tokens, though heavy users will hit limits and need to either upgrade or switch to personal keys.
Alice targets creative professionals, sales teams, QA engineers, content creators, and knowledge workers who run repetitive multi-step processes. If you're drafting similar emails, processing data files, or coordinating between several apps regularly, the automation pays off. Single-task queries work better in standard chatbots. Quick app launching suits tools like Raycast. Alice occupies the middle ground where workflows need AI reasoning but also need to touch multiple systems without manual copying.
