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AlphaMa vs Ohai
Ohai.ai ($9.99-29.99/mo) manages your household with full calendar sync, Instacart grocery ordering, and email/PDF/photo scanning. AlphaMa ($12.99/mo) manages your entire mental load — emotional, practical, and relational. Founded by Care.com's Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Ohai brings credibility to the space. Here's how they compare.
AlphaMa
Voice-first AI life partner for mothers
$12.99/mo
- Voice-first AI with natural conversation
- Emotional support + 6 CBT techniques
- Gmail triage + email draft writing
- Partner delegation via WhatsApp — no download
Ohai
AI home management with Instacart integration
$9.99-29.99/mo
- Email/PDF/photo/newsletter scanning for tasks
- Daily Summary and reminders
- Grocery automation + Instacart ordering
- Household sharing requires Circle member download
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
| Feature | AlphaMa | Ohai |
|---|---|---|
Voice-First AI Conversations | Yes — two-way voice with AI | No — text/chat based |
Emotional Support (CBT) | Yes — 6 CBT techniques, grounding | No |
Auto Task Capture | Yes — from natural conversation | Yes — from emails, PDFs, photos, newsletters |
Email Scanning | Yes — Gmail reading, triage, drafts | Yes — scans emails, PDFs, photos, newsletters |
Calendar Integration | Yes — Google Calendar sync | Yes — Google, Apple, Outlook sync |
Partner/Household Sharing | Yes — WhatsApp delegation, no download | Yes — Circles, members need app |
Daily Briefings | Yes — morning briefing with AI context | Yes — Daily Summary digest |
Crisis Detection | Yes — 988 Lifeline referral | No |
Grocery/Shopping Lists | Yes — auto-captured from conversation | Yes — auto-generated + Instacart ordering |
Mom-Specific Design | Yes — mental load, CBT, career coaching | No — gender-neutral household |
Price | $12.99/mo | $9.99-29.99/mo |
Which One Is Right for You?
Choose AlphaMa if you...
- Want emotional support alongside household management
- Prefer voice-first interaction
- Need Gmail draft writing, not just scanning
- Want to delegate via WhatsApp without partner downloading an app
- Want a flat $12.99/mo vs tiered pricing up to $29.99/mo
Choose Ohai if you...
- Want your whole household on the same platform
- Primarily need automated email and newsletter scanning
- Don't need emotional support features
- Prefer a gender-neutral household management tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AlphaMa better than Ohai for mothers?
For mothers specifically, AlphaMa provides a more comprehensive solution. Ohai.ai is an AI household management assistant ($9.99-29.99/month, tiered by household size) that scans emails, PDFs, photos, and newsletters for tasks, syncs with Google/Apple/Outlook calendars, automates grocery ordering via Instacart, and shares tasks through its Circles feature. AlphaMa ($12.99/month) covers household management AND adds voice-first conversations, emotional support with 6 CBT techniques, Gmail triage with draft writing, career coaching, crisis detection, and partner delegation via WhatsApp with no download needed. Ohai is strong on home logistics and grocery automation; AlphaMa partners with you on the full mental load — emotional, practical, and relational.
How is AlphaMa different from Ohai.ai?
Ohai is a capable home management tool: it scans emails, PDFs, photos, and newsletters to auto-capture tasks and events, syncs with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, generates grocery lists with Instacart integration for automated ordering, sends a Daily Summary digest, and lets household members share via Circles (though members need to download the app). AlphaMa goes deeper by combining household management with voice-first emotional support (6 CBT techniques), automatic mental load capture from natural conversation, Gmail integration with email drafting, partner delegation via WhatsApp (no download needed), crisis detection with 988 Lifeline referral, and career coaching. The key difference: Ohai excels at household logistics and grocery automation; AlphaMa treats the mental load as an emotional AND logistical challenge.
How much does Ohai cost compared to AlphaMa?
Ohai uses tiered pricing from $9.99 to $29.99 per month depending on household size, with features including full calendar sync (Google, Apple, Outlook), email/PDF/photo/newsletter scanning, Instacart grocery ordering, Daily Summary digests, and Circles for household sharing. AlphaMa is free for the first month, then $12.99 per month — a flat rate regardless of household size. AlphaMa includes calendar management and task coordination plus voice-first AI conversations, emotional support with 6 CBT techniques, Gmail draft writing, WhatsApp partner delegation without requiring downloads, crisis detection, and weekly planning. Ohai offers strong grocery automation with Instacart; AlphaMa offers broader emotional and practical support at a predictable price.
What is the best Ohai alternative in 2026?
AlphaMa is the best Ohai alternative for mothers who want emotional support alongside household management. Ohai ($9.99-29.99/month) is strong on home logistics — full calendar sync with Google, Apple, and Outlook, scanning emails/PDFs/photos/newsletters, and Instacart grocery ordering. But at $12.99/month flat, AlphaMa adds voice-first AI conversations, 6 CBT techniques, Gmail draft writing, WhatsApp partner delegation without requiring downloads, crisis detection with 988 Lifeline referral, career coaching, and a memory system that learns your family dynamics. If you need Instacart integration, Ohai has that edge. If you need a true partner for the full mental load, AlphaMa is the better choice.
Ready to Try AlphaMa?
Voice-first emotional support, WhatsApp delegation, and crisis detection — features Ohai doesn't offer. Built for mothers, at a flat $12.99/mo.