AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Picky Assist

Your Android Phone As Gateway to Automate WhatsApp, SMS Call

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Picky Assist launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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WhatsApp Automation▲84
WhatsApp no-code automation tool
2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
2
AutoChat®▲214
The advanced WhatsApp automation platform
2024 · createautochat.com · its alternatives →
3
WhatsHook▲142
Automate WhatsApp for greater efficiency
2024 · its alternatives →
4
Yaranga▲133
Turn your WhatsApp voice messages into notes and tasks
Nov 2025 · yaranga.net · its alternatives →
5
Thanks App▲98
Send instant replies to incoming WhatsApp messages
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
6
Hilos▲146
The full stack for WhatsApp - API + inbox + automations
2022 · hilos.io · its alternatives →
7
Kaption AI▲189
Improve your Whatsapp Web with fast audio transcriptions
2024 · kaptionai.com · its alternatives →
8
TimelinesAI Native Zapier Integration▲91
Instantly connect WhatsApp with other 1000+ tools
2022 · timelines.ai · its alternatives →
9
WbizTool - Personal Whatsapp API▲14
Simplest & most affordable way to automate WhatsApp messages
2024 · wbiztool.com · its alternatives →
10
Portal▲77
ChatGPT for WhatsApp with real time data
2023 · useportal.app · its alternatives →
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CallList by CallYak▲61
Automate your outgoing calls
2018 · its alternatives →
12
WhatsApp automation & workflow builder▲11
Automate & Integrate Your Whatsapp with 7000+ Apps
2025 · whatsboost.in · its alternatives →
13
Twilio API for WhatsApp▲6
The world’s most popular messaging app through one API
2018 · twilio.com · its alternatives →
14
Conversational SMS Automation by Autopilot▲43
The easiest way to automate SMS conversations
2017 · autopilothq.com · its alternatives →
15
RCSZilla▲3
All-in-one business messaging: SMS, email, OTP & automations
Aug 2026 · rcszilla.com · its alternatives →
16
Auto transcribe WhatsApp voice notes▲23
Get a notification with the text of automatic transcription
2025 · boosty.to · its alternatives →
17
Message Sender for WhatsApp▲14
WhatsApp Notifications with Google Sheets & Official APIs
2020 · wati.io · its alternatives →
18
WaCloud▲9
WhatsApp Solution for OTP, Reminders and Promotion
Apr 2026 · wacloud.app · its alternatives →
19
WPP Marketing▲7
Marketing platform and api for whatsapp business
2025 · wppmarketing.com · its alternatives →
20
Ultramsg for whatsapp api▲7
integrate WhatsApp with your systems: ERP,CRM
2021 · ultramsg.com · its alternatives →
21
SimGate▲6
Hi HN, I built a small developer tool called *SimGate*. Problem: most SMS APIs (Twilio, etc.) charge per-SMS. For small projects, prototypes, or local businesses, this adds up quickly. What I made: - An Android app that connects your phone to the cloud via WebSocket. - A simple REST API where you send JSON (`deviceId`, `phoneNumber`, `message`). - Your phone sends the SMS using its own SIM plan — no extra per-SMS fees. Use cases: OTP codes, alerts, internal tools, or any project where you just need reliable SMS without provider costs. Stack: Node/Express + Websockets (backend). Demo &…
2025 · simgate.app · its alternatives →
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WhatsApp Ping▲7
Instant WhatsApp Messaging Through Webhook Magic
2025 · wa-ping.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Hypersender▲7
WhatsApp and SMS apis
2025 · hypersender.com · its alternatives →
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Do It Later▲2
scheduler, auto reply, send sms, send whatsapp, answer calls
2022 · doitlater.co · its alternatives →

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