Rick Boers vs Notis
Explore what we can build. Examples describe possible workflows; integrations, hosting, and scope are agreed for your project.
Notis is a messaging-first AI assistant ("Your AI Intern, One Message Away") that you talk to over WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, email, or a desktop/web app — often by voice note — and it captures, transcribes, and executes work in Notion and 1,000+ connected tools. It began as a voice-to-Notion tool and has grown into a broader agent with automations, a per-account Cloud Computer workspace, long-term memory, and a July 2026 desktop app that can run local shell commands and sync skills with coding agents like Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor. As of July 2026 it is actively developed and runs on OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models.
Rick Boers is an independent AI product builder. I design and build custom agents, document workflows, internal tools, and complete web and mobile applications, with one person owning the work from brief to delivery.
At a glance
| Comparison dimension | Rick Boers | Notis |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on computer | Hosting and runtime architecture are chosen for your project; dedicated VMs are one option. | No dedicated always-on machine — one Cloud Computer workspace per account (Pro+ and up) that shuts down after inactivity and periodically recycles, wiping anything installed mid-session (tools are reinstalled on demand; files saved out to Notion/Drive persist); long-running tasks continue in the background while it is up. |
| Tool integrations | I build integrations around the tools your workflow needs. Access, permissions, API availability, and any service subscriptions are checked and scoped before implementation. | 1,000+ ready-to-use connectors via Composio (Notion, Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Outlook, Dropbox, Linear, GitHub, HubSpot, Salesforce, ...) plus any MCP server or CLI tool; Notion is the deepest, native integration. |
| Messaging channels | Messaging or web interfaces are implemented where supported and included in the agreed scope. | WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, email, and a desktop/web app, with real-time voice mode on WhatsApp/desktop/phone call (Pro+ and up); capabilities vary by channel (2,600-character WhatsApp to 40,000-character Slack limits, 60k vs 200k token context, tap-to-approve buttons on Telegram/Slack). |
| Persistent memory | Storage and memory can be designed for the workflow, with retention and access controls agreed first. | Automatic long-term memory on all plans (preferences, projects, personal details, decisions) plus uploaded reference files up to 50 MB each; continuously indexed memory sources (Notion, Gmail, Drive/OneDrive, Granola, websites) are Ultra-only. |
| Background automations | Scheduled and background jobs can be included with monitoring, limits, and human review where needed. | Recurring schedules, one-time triggers, webhooks, integration events, and Notis database-change triggers — Pro+ and Ultra only; automations always run at half-price Economy (slower) priority. |
| Pricing | The first 20-minute fit call is free. Paid work is scoped individually. We agree the deliverables, price, and payment milestones before work begins; hosting and model costs depend on the system we build. | Check the provider’s current pricing and plan limits. |
Where Notis shines
- Best-in-class voice capture into Notion: transcribes voice notes in 56 languages (up to 30 minutes per WhatsApp voice note) straight into Notion pages and databases, including native database creation, meeting follow-ups, and CRM updates.
- Broad channel coverage — WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, email, and a desktop/web app — plus real-time voice mode on WhatsApp, desktop, or a regular phone call (Pro+ and up), and interactive tap-to-approve buttons in Telegram and Slack.
- Large integration surface: 1,000+ app integrations via Composio plus the ability to connect any MCP server or CLI tool, and a July 2026 desktop app that runs local shell commands, local MCP servers, and desktop automation, syncing skills with Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor.
- Genuine cost-control levers: Low/Medium/High/Auto intelligence tiers (Low is ~2.5x cheaper than Medium), Fast/Standard/Economy processing priorities, and automations that always run at half-price Economy rates.
- Automatic long-term memory on every plan (preferences, projects, decisions, uploaded files up to 50 MB each), with background-indexed memory sources (Notion, Gmail, Drive/OneDrive, Granola, websites) on Ultra.
Where it falls short
- No always-on dedicated machine: the Cloud Computer is one shared workspace per account that shuts down after inactivity and periodically recycles (wiping mid-session installs like npm packages and CLIs), and it is only included on Pro+ ($59/mo) and Ultra.
- Single-model backend: Notis runs on OpenAI GPT-5.6 (Luna/Sol) only — there is no option to use Claude, Gemini, or Grok for a given task.
- Automations (scheduled jobs, webhooks, integration events, database triggers) are gated to Pro+ and above and always run at the slower Economy priority; the entry Pro plan is a capture-and-chat assistant without background automation, Cloud Computer, or voice mode.
- One assistant per account rather than multiple distinct agents: Notis is a single assistant reused across every thread and channel (one Cloud Computer per account), with no way to hire separate agents that each get their own dedicated computer, memory, and files.
- No documented persistent logged-in cloud browser: web work runs in the recycled Cloud Computer sandbox or on your own desktop via the local app, so browsing sessions that require staying logged into sites depend on your machine being on.
Choose Notis if…
- Your workflow centers on Notion — voice-noting ideas, meeting follow-ups, content pipelines, and CRM databases — and you want the deepest voice-to-Notion capture available.
- You mainly want an affordable personal assistant inside WhatsApp/iMessage/Telegram (from $13/mo billed annually) and don't need an always-on dedicated computer working while you're away.
- You want real-time voice conversations with your assistant — over WhatsApp, the desktop app, or a regular phone call, with web and Notion search during the call (Pro+ and up).
- You want an assistant that also drives your local machine — shell commands, local MCP servers, desktop automation — and shares skills with your coding agents (Codex, Claude Code, Cursor).
Choose Rick Boers if…
- You need a custom workflow or product built around your team.
- You want one builder to own design, implementation, and delivery.
- Your project needs integrations or behavior beyond a packaged tool.
- You need a custom workflow or product built around your team.
Common questions
How much does Notis AI cost?
The first 20-minute fit call is free. Paid work is scoped individually. We agree the deliverables, price, and payment milestones before work begins; hosting and model costs depend on the system we build.
Does Notis only work with Notion?
No. Notis started as a voice-to-Notion assistant and Notion remains its deepest integration, but it now connects to 1,000+ apps via Composio (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Linear, GitHub, HubSpot, and more) plus any MCP server or CLI tool. Its desktop app can also run local shell commands and desktop automation on your own machine.
Is Notis better than Rick Boers?
This comparison is between using a packaged tool and commissioning a custom system. Provider features change; check current documentation. For a custom build, we agree the specific workflow, infrastructure, integrations, and operating responsibilities.