List of over 20 AI agents accessible via SMS released by TechCrunch reporter
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A collection of over 20 AI agents, accessible through SMS interaction, was published by TechCrunch reporter Lauren Forristal. The report details various pricing and features across these agents. Pricing structures include a $1 daily fee for the personal version, while enterprise plans charge per employee: $15 per month for large companies and $23 per month for small teams, with a team size limit of under 49 people. Specific agents mentioned include Caddy, which is set to enter public beta in April 2026, and Folk, which will launch its beta in May 2026.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/24/2026
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AI 文本代理列表发布
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- Subject：
- Lauren Forristal
- Action：
- 发布 AI 文本代理合集
- Object：
- 多款可通过短信交互的 AI 代理
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 24, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 24, 22:00
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 24, 23:09
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- TechCrunch · AIRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedAI agents now function via text messages for tasks like scheduling and research
Report first recorded Oct 24, 23:09
A growing number of AI agents can be interacted with via SMS, eliminating the need for separate apps. These agents can perform tasks such as scheduling appointments, organizing calendars, researching trips, sending emails, and online shopping. Notable options include Ask Proxy, which proactively anticipates needs and has both personal ($1/day) and business pricing, and Caddy, which integrates into iMessage and RCS to turn scattered phone information into actionable items. Comma manages tasks across work and personal life, ensuring completion and surfacing work for review.
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