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Josh.ai vs Samantha
Both stand on ai voice assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Josh.ai combines home-device control, scheduling, and conversational AI, with an included app across Android, iOS, and web. It requires professional installation and internet access, and pricing depends on the home's scale and desired experience.
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Visit Samantha The facts
| Josh.ai | Samantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Josh.ai | Not published |
| Website | josh.ai | zenonai.net |
| On ai voice assistants | #13 of 18 | #9 of 18 |
Josh.ai: what it does well
- Controls lighting, shades, climate, pool and spa, and media
- JoshGPT can be enabled or disabled
- Josh Nano has a physical microphone privacy switch
- Lists integrations including Apple Music, Lutron, and Sonos
What to know first
- Requires professional installation through a certified provider
- Needs internet access and cannot be used during an outage
- No open API for third-party development
- Supports English, with other languages in development
Samantha: what it does well
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