Best AI executive assistants in 2026
This list is written by the Project Aeon team behind Joshu. We include competitors honestly and say what we compared.
How we evaluated
We looked at whether each product has its own email/phone, connector breadth, memory, pricing transparency, and whether drafts require human approval before sending.
Short list
| Product | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Joshu | Inbox + calendar + desk | Own email, phone, desktop; $95/mo after trial |
| Lindy | Workflow automations | Strong templates; less “colleague with a desk” |
| alfred_ | Client-facing teams | Email, calendar, and follow-ups in Gmail, Outlook, Slack, and CRMs |
| ChatGPT / Copilot | General Q&A | No dedicated EA identity out of the box |
When Joshu fits
Choose Joshu when you want an AI executive assistant that behaves like a teammate (CC it on mail, call it on the phone, share a screen) rather than a chat tab you re-prompt daily.