ORB VS TOWN

Two assistants that connect to everything you use — built for different users.

Town is an AI assistant that spans your email, calendar, Slack, docs and WhatsApp. Orb connects to the same kinds of tools, but is purpose-built for people who are busy running a business, and need an assistant ready to use.

So, Town or Orb?

Choose Town if

you want one AI digital assistant who lives in an app and who handles routine work on your behalf.

Choose Orb if

you're running a business and need an assistant that triages work communication and prepares next actions for you to approve.

Side by side.

Channels coveredTownEmail, calendar, Slack, docs, WhatsApp, desktop, webOrbEmail, Slack, WhatsApp, calendar and more
Use caseTownPersonal digital assistantOrbChief of staff or intelligent air-traffic controller
Setup requiredTownConnect your accountsOrbNone — just text it and connect later
How it actsTownProactively pitches inOrbPrepares actions for your approval
Best forTownProfessionals who are tech savvyOrbFounders, operators and teams in non-tech sectors
Business modelTownPricing depends on credits usedOrbClear per-seat pricing

Credit where it's due

  • Town covers an impressive range of everyday work tasks in one place.
  • It's backed by real investment and built to work proactively, not just reactively.

Different by design

  • Orb is built specifically around business communication and judgement calls, for the people running the business.
  • Every Orb action is prepared for your approval before it goes out.
  • Orb is designed to plug into how a team already works, not move it into a new app.

A couple of questions.

Is Town a direct competitor to Orb?

Town and Orb both connect across multiple tools, but Town is a general digital assistant for tech-savvy professionals while Orb is built for running a business.

Can I use both?

Some people do — Town for routine tasks, Orb for business communication — though most teams find one is enough once it's handling their business inbox.