Available today, not by waitlist
Anyone can start Milo free now. Claude Duet is a research preview for paying Claude users in the US, with invitations sent in waves.
Milo vs Claude Duet
Claude Duet is a proactive assistant in its own phone app, in a US-only preview by waitlist. Milo is an AI teammate you can start today and message on WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat.
Start free. No card needed.
The short answer
Both keep working while you are away, work on their own cloud computer and ask before they pay. Claude Duet is a research preview for paying Claude users in the US, by waitlist, in its own app.
Choose Milo if you want a teammate that follows through, today, without a waitlist, inside the chats you already use, and for your team as well.
Milo and Claude Duet, side by side
| Question | Milo | Claude Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Where you work with it | Web, Mac and Windows apps, WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat. | Its own iPhone and Android app, and the Claude website on a computer. |
| Text it on WhatsApp or iMessage | Yes.Yes. Text Milo like a teammate on WhatsApp or iMessage. | No.No WhatsApp, iMessage or SMS channel. |
| Works in Slack, Teams and Google Chat | Yes.Yes. Mention @Milo in a channel or space to hand it a task; it answers there with the sources it can access. | No.No Slack or Microsoft Teams channel for talking to it, and not on Team or Enterprise plans. |
| Does the work on websites | Yes.Yes. Its own computer in the cloud, plus your Chrome or Mac when a task needs them. | Yes.Yes. Its own cloud computer and browser. |
| Connects to your apps | Yes.Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, Drive, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce and 40+ more, plus your own apps through MCP. | Yes.The connectors already set up in your Claude account; Microsoft 365 is not available yet. |
| Keeps working on goals over time | Yes.Yes. Recurring work and ongoing goals that it follows through. | Yes.Yes. A morning brief, updates and follow-ups; it checks your accounts every few hours. |
| Remembers you | Yes.Yes. It learns your preferences and the details you would otherwise repeat. | Yes.Yes. It shares your Claude account’s memory. |
| Buys things with your approval | Yes.Yes. Saved logins and cards stay in Vault, and Milo asks before it pays. | Yes.Yes, in the US, with Link or Shop Pay, asking before each purchase. |
| Price | Free to start, no card. Then $49, $99 or $199 per person a month. | Included with Claude’s individual paid plans, from $20 a month billed monthly, during the preview, using the plan’s limits. |
Checked on November 5, 2026, against each company’s public product, pricing and help pages. Product features and prices change; the sources are listed below.
Why people choose Milo
In the chats you already use
Text Milo on WhatsApp or iMessage, or mention it in Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat. Claude Duet lives in its own app.
For your team, too
Milo works in shared channels, and on Milo’s enterprise offering it brings your team’s knowledge through Company Brain. Claude Duet is for individuals and is not on Claude’s Team or Enterprise plans.
When Claude Duet is the better pick
- You live in the US, already pay for an individual Claude plan, and want a proactive assistant included with it.
- You want its connectors and your existing Claude memory in one personal app.
Questions people ask
Is Milo an alternative to Claude Duet?
Yes. Both keep working while you are away, work on their own cloud computer and ask before paying. Milo is available now without a waitlist, works in WhatsApp, iMessage and team chat, and has plans for teams.
Who can use Claude Duet?
As of November 2026, Claude Duet is a research preview in the US, by waitlist, for Claude’s individual paid plans, from Pro up. It is not on Free, Team or Enterprise plans.
Can I message Claude Duet on WhatsApp or iMessage?
Not as of November 2026: Claude Duet lives in its own phone app and on the Claude website. Milo works on WhatsApp and iMessage, and in Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat.
How much does Milo cost compared with Claude Duet?
Milo starts free with no card, then costs $49, $99 or $199 per person a month. Claude Duet is included with Claude’s individual paid plans, from $20 a month billed monthly, during the preview and uses those plans’ usage limits.
Sources
Give Milo the job.
It works in the apps and chats you already use, and follows through.