Instinct: pricing, what it does and real use cases
A startup personal assistant (launched Aug 2026) with no app: you text or email it (iMessage, WhatsApp or email) or call it, and it uses a phone and computer the way you would, connects to Google Workspace, Slack and Notion, and handles errands like bookings, orders and appointment emails.
AssistantsSubscriptionFree tierBy Instinct
Starting price
Free (invite-only beta)
Pricing model
Subscription
Use cases we found
0
Prices checked
October 23, 2026
Jobs it fits
- Run errands and life admin by text
- Book appointments and send follow-up emails
- Order groceries or gifts and make bookings
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Invite-only beta | $0 | no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users |
Access by invite from a current user or approval from a waitlist. No pricing page; Instinct's terms (instinct.com/terms) say paid features may come later and pricing can change at any time. No country list published. Free status per The Verge (Oct 9, 2026) and instinct.com.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008254/instinct-agent-ai-hands-on-muse-dots, checked October 23, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page.
Instinct pricing FAQ
How much does Instinct cost?
Instinct's pricing page lists Invite-only beta: $0 (no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users). Access by invite from a current user or approval from a waitlist. No pricing page; Instinct's terms (instinct.com/terms) say paid features may come later and pricing can change at any time. No country list published. Free status per The Verge (Oct 9, 2026) and instinct.com. Checked October 23, 2026.
Is Instinct free?
Yes. Instinct has a free plan (Invite-only beta: $0 (no paid plan or price published; Instinct says it is free for invite-only users)). Checked October 23, 2026.
What people are doing with it
We haven't found a public, verifiable use case for Instinct yet. Fewer real examples beat made-up ones. Seen one? Send us the link.
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