I auditioned 12 AI agents to be my chief of staff. Here’s how they compared
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I’ve never had a secretary before. Or a chief of staff. With these AI agents, I suddenly feel like I have both. This week, among other things, they: Researched and booked Amtrak train tickets for me Briefed me about important overnight emails and upcoming meetings…
The author auditioned 12 AI agents to be their chief of staff, comparing their reliability, features, and design. Dots, Slashy, and Hark were among the early favorites. Agents can take action proactively without waiting for a prompt and can research, buy things, make reservations, or fill in forms. They can also look through various documents, transcripts, and emails to help complete tedious projects.
The author currently uses a few agents, but plans to prioritize a few with distinct strengths. Some agents, like Instinct, Hark, and Muse, start out free, while others require a paid subscription. Free agents include Dots, which is available only on ChatGPT's Pro plan, and Hark, which starts free and offers upgrades starting at $20/month.
Paid agents include Thine, which costs $15/month or $120/year for extra capabilities. The author recommends starting with one agent that does what you need, rather than testing many at once.
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