Why choose Dana

Dana vs Poke

The full core assistant, from your first task.

You should not need a premium tier to unlock Dana’s core intelligence or set up recurring help. Dana brings the same core model and scheduled-task tools to registered accounts, with a no-training commitment built in.

Reviewed 9 September 2026 · By the Dana team

Why choose Dana?

Choose Dana for consistent access to its core assistant model, recurring tasks you can set up without a premium-only feature gate, and messaging connections you can manage yourself. Usage limits and connected-service requirements still apply.

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About Poke

Poke is a messaging assistant with connected apps, reminders, and reusable automations called recipes. It works through Messages, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Read Poke’s overview ↗

The details that make a difference

Dana vs Poke: feature comparison

Start with the differences in privacy, approvals, and everyday help. Shared capabilities are collected below so you can focus on what sets Dana apart.

✓ Documented capability◐ Conditions or different approach— Not confirmed in reviewed sources

A tick means the described capability is supported, not that access is unlimited. “Not confirmed” does not mean unavailable. Dana is in early access; permissions, account allowances, and channel limits apply.

Key differences to consider with Poke
What you need	DanaYour life, handled.	PokeFrom published sources
No personal-data model training by default	Yes No Dana model training on personal data; assistant providers exclude prompt training. Details	See details Maximum Privacy excludes training; policy does not establish its default. Details
Same core assistant model across plans	Yes Same core model; account allowances still apply. Details	See details Frontier models: complex tasks on Pro, every action on Ultra. Details
Recurring tasks & scheduled help	Yes Available to registered accounts within usage limits; no premium-only tool gate. Details	See details Background automations added on Pro. Details
Self-service messaging identity changes	Yes Disconnect and relink a channel; your Dana account and memory stay. Details	See details Phone-number changes require emailing support. Details
Proactive updates in messaging apps	Yes Opt in to iMessage or Telegram updates. WhatsApp needs an open messaging window. Details	See details Proactive background automation depends on plan. Details

More ways Dana helps

Explore Dana’s calling, messaging, and everyday assistance. Where Poke’s public information does not specify a capability, we mark it “Not confirmed.”

More features: Dana and Poke
What you need	DanaYour life, handled.	PokeFrom published sources
Review every email send	Yes Approval covers the exact recipients, account, and message. Details	Not confirmed Every-send review not established in the reviewed docs. Details
Review every calendar change	Yes Approve the specific event action. Changed details need a new review. Details	Not confirmed Every-change review not established in the reviewed docs. Details
Call your assistant on WhatsApp	Yes Tap the phone icon in your linked Dana WhatsApp chat for a live conversation. Details	Not confirmed WhatsApp messaging and voice notes advertised; live WhatsApp calls not specified. Details

Also supported by both: 12 shared capabilities View the full comparison

Both assistants document these capabilities. The details explain how their approaches compare.

Shared capabilities: Dana and Poke
What you need	DanaYour life, handled.	PokeFrom published sources
Multiple tasks in one request	Yes Give Dana several tasks in one message or WhatsApp call. Each email send and calendar change still needs approval. Details	Yes Documents batching several tasks into one message, with API examples. Details
AI assistant in iMessage	Yes Link your iMessage conversation to Dana. Details	Yes Apple Messages supported. Details
AI assistant in Telegram	Yes Talk to Dana in a linked private chat. Details	Yes Telegram supported. Details
AI assistant in WhatsApp	Yes Ask for help from your linked WhatsApp. Details	Yes WhatsApp supported. Details
Voice messages	Yes Send voice notes in supported channels. Details	Yes Text and voice-message requests advertised. Details
Gmail & Google Calendar	Yes Connect the Google accounts you choose. Details	Yes Gmail inboxes and calendars supported. Details
Outlook & Microsoft calendars	Yes Connect work or personal Microsoft accounts; admin consent may apply. Details	Yes Outlook inboxes and calendars supported. Details
Find emails & prepare replies	Yes Find messages, draft a reply, then review before sending. Details	Yes Read, search, and draft from messages. Details
Calendar scheduling	Yes Review the event details before Dana changes your calendar. Details	Yes Scheduling and availability checks. Details
Reminders & follow-ups	Yes Ask for a reminder with a time and destination. Details	Yes Natural-language reminders. Details
Personal memory	Yes Saved preferences you can inspect, correct, and remove. Details	Yes Memory informs personalised assistance. Details
Disconnect connected accounts	Yes Remove individual connections; stored-data deletion is separate. Details	Yes Manage and remove integrations in settings. Details

20 features and controls compared, with sources and availability notes. This is a selection of decision factors, not an overall product score.

Say it once. Get more done.

One message or call. Several tasks.

Give Dana the whole list in one message, or talk it through on a call from WhatsApp or iMessage. Dana can work through the tasks across your connected apps, asking for missing details and approval where needed.

“Find restaurants for Friday and Sunday, get me the booking links, send calendar invites for both dinners, and draft an email to the group.”

You complete restaurant reservations through the booking provider. Dana asks you to approve each calendar change and email send; a draft stays a draft until you ask to send it. Connected services and account limits apply.

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Where Dana makes the difference

A closer look at the choices behind Dana’s approach, compared with Poke’s published features and policies.

Dana and Poke: features, privacy, and controls
What matters to you	Dana	Poke
Personal-data training	No special privacy mode required.Dana does not train its own AI models on your personal data. Assistant model routing excludes providers that train on prompts. You do not have to select a Maximum Privacy mode to get these protections.	Poke’s privacy policy permits model training and excludes data from users who select Maximum Privacy. The policy does not establish whether that setting is enabled by default. Source ↗
Core assistant intelligence	No premium tier to unlock Dana’s core model.Dana uses the same core assistant model across subscription tiers. You do not need to upgrade to have ordinary requests handled by that model; account usage limits still apply.	Poke advertises frontier models for complex tasks on Pro and for every action on Ultra. Its model access differs by plan. Source ↗
Recurring help	Schedule useful work without a premium-only feature gate.Registered Dana accounts can create recurring tasks, such as a weekly research summary or a regular check-in. These tools are not reserved for a higher subscription tier and operate within your account’s usage limits.	Poke’s usage guide lists background automations as an addition with Pro. Its Free plan is described as an allowance for light everyday use. Source ↗
Changing your messaging account	Reconnect yourself, without a support ticket.Disconnect and relink a messaging channel from your signed-in Dana account using a fresh verification code. The new link replaces that channel’s previous identity while keeping your Dana account and saved memory.	Poke’s FAQ directs users changing their phone number to email support with their old number, new number, and sign-up email. It says multiple phone numbers are not yet supported. Source ↗

For Dana’s policies and controls, read our privacy policy, privacy and security FAQs, and terms of service. Product features and policies can change; check the linked sources before choosing.

When Poke may fit your needs

Poke offers a recipe directory and custom MCP integrations for people who want to extend their assistant. Its FAQ also describes website publishing and a human task service on Ultra. Explore Poke’s features ↗

Questions about Dana vs Poke

Is Dana a Poke alternative for iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram?

Yes. Both assistants offer those messaging channels. Look beyond the channel checklist: compare scheduled help, the approvals you want before actions, and how you manage connected accounts. Poke source ↗

How do Dana and Poke compare on pricing and automation?

Poke lists Free, Pro at $19/month, and Ultra at $199/month on monthly billing, with additional usage available on Ultra. Dana’s recurring-task tools and core model are not premium-only features, but Dana has account usage limits. Compare your expected usage before choosing; this is not a claim that Dana is always cheaper. Poke source ↗

More ways Dana keeps you in control

Review the exact action

See the email or calendar change before it happens. Your approval covers that specific action.

How approvals work →

Make memory yours

Inspect, correct, and remove saved preferences, so Dana works with context you can manage.

How memory works →

Choose your inbox updates

Select which inboxes Dana follows in Keep me posted. Adding an account from settings does not switch updates on.

How inbox updates work →

Put Dana to work

Choose Dana to get its core intelligence and recurring-task tools without a premium-only feature gate. Add privacy that needs no special mode, messaging connections you can manage yourself, and review before email sends and calendar changes.

Dana is in early access. Connected features depend on the permissions and services available to your account.

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Sources & how we compared

Written by Dana, using our published guidance and implementation, and Poke’s own product pages, documentation, and policies. Reviewed 9 September 2026. This is a feature comparison, not a hands-on performance benchmark or an exhaustive integration list. Product details can change.

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