Google Assistant alternative · Android
Looking for a Google Assistant alternative?
Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on Android. If what you miss is an assistant that simply gets things done — sends the message, sets the reminder, plays the song — in your own language, that is exactly what Kora is for.
Free to use every day.
Kora Plus adds the rest — 7 days free on Google Play.
Why people switch
An assistant should do the task, not describe it.
For years, Google Assistant was what you talked to when your hands were busy: set a timer, call Mum, play something. Google is now moving Android phones over to Gemini, a powerful AI built first of all for conversation. Some people love the change. Others find the quick, practical actions they relied on work differently now, or that their language isn't handled the way it used to be.
Kora was built for the practical side. You say what you want in plain words and Kora does the steps on your actual phone: she writes the WhatsApp or Telegram message and opens the chat for your tap, adds the event to your calendar, sets a repeating reminder, starts the song on Spotify or the video on YouTube, and finds the nearest pharmacy.
She also remembers. Tell Kora about your sister's exam or your job interview and she'll ask how it went. And she works the same way in your language: Kora chats in 50+ languages and speaks out loud in 25, so you never have to switch to English to be understood.
What to look for
A checklist for your next assistant.
Whatever you choose, these are the questions worth asking. Here is how Kora answers them.
The question
Kora
The questionCan it send WhatsApp and Telegram messages, not only SMS?
KoraYes. She writes the message, reads it back and opens the chat — nothing sends until you tap.
The questionDoes it work hands-free?
KoraSay “Hey Kora”, even with the phone locked (Kora Plus). Or make Kora your default assistant and open her with the same gesture or button you used for Google Assistant.
The questionDoes it understand my language?
KoraChat in 50+ languages and voice in 25, including Español, Português, Русский, Türkçe and Kiswahili.
The questionCan it handle alarms, reminders and my calendar?
KoraAlarms, one-off and repeating reminders, and adding, moving or cancelling calendar events.
The questionDoes it remember context?
KoraYour people, plans and preferences — all of which you can see, edit or delete in the app.
The questionWhat does it cost?
KoraFree every day. Kora Plus adds hands-free “Hey Kora”, real-time voice calls and more, with a 7-day free trial on Google Play.
The questionWhat about privacy?
KoraMessages are confirmed before they send, money features are read-only, and your conversations are never sold.
Switching takes two minutes
Make Kora your assistant.
Install Kora
Get Kora free from Google Play and sign in. No card needed.
Set her as your default assistant
In the app, tap “Set as default assistant”. Or open your phone's Settings → Apps → Default apps → Digital assistant app and choose Kora (menu names vary a little by phone).
Just ask
Use your assistant gesture or button, or say “Hey Kora”, then talk normally: “Remind me to call Mum at 6”, “Tell Juma on WhatsApp I'm on my way”.
Questions
Questions about switching.
Is Google Assistant being discontinued?
Google has been replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on Android phones and other devices. When and how that happens depends on your device and country, so check Google's own announcements for your phone.
Can Kora replace Google Assistant as my default assistant?
Yes. Kora can be set as your phone's default digital assistant, so the gesture or button that opened Google Assistant opens Kora instead.
Is Kora better than Gemini?
They're built for different jobs. Gemini is a broad AI from Google, closely tied to Google's own apps. Kora focuses on doing everyday tasks across the apps you already use, like WhatsApp and Telegram, in your language, and on remembering what matters to you. Plenty of people use both.
Is Kora free?
Yes. Chatting and everyday actions are free with a daily allowance. Kora Plus adds hands-free “Hey Kora”, real-time voice calls, image creation and no daily message ceiling, with a 7-day free trial.
Is Kora available on iPhone?
Not yet. Acting on your phone needs permissions iOS doesn't hand out, so Kora is Android-only for now.
Do I have to give Kora every permission?
No. Each permission is optional and asked for only when a task needs it. Decline anything you like; the rest keeps working.
Get your assistant back.
Free on Google Play. Set Kora as your default in under two minutes.