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Everything worth asking about Otto, in one place. Text STOP any time and all messages stop.
- What does Otto cost?
- Otto costs $15 a month, or $150 a year — two months free. 7-day trial, no credit card. Pay on day seven via the Stripe link in your text thread if you want Otto to stay.
- How do I join?
- Joining takes one step: enter your number in the form on this page. Submit and Otto texts you straight away — your spot is confirmed. No app, no download.
- Why not just use ChatGPT or a to-do app?
- Those wait for you — you open the app, type the prompt, keep the list current. Otto works the other way: it reads your real calendar and inbox and texts you the one thing that matters, before you'd think to ask. No prompt, no list to maintain, nothing new to check.
- What does Otto connect to?
- Otto connects to Google Calendar, Gmail, Notion, GitHub, and Slack. Google covers your calendar, email, and Drive file links on events. Notion and GitHub carry project context, Slack carries team signals. Microsoft Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar are on the roadmap — no date promised.
- Does Otto store my data?
- Otto stores the minimum needed to run. It reads your calendar fresh each cycle and keeps only the signals that matter. SMS history rolls off after 7 days. Text DELETE any time and everything goes.
- How do I stop Otto?
- Text STOP and Otto goes quiet — no more messages. PAUSE on its own snoozes it indefinitely; PAUSE 7 days (or 3 hours) sets a timer. RESUME brings it back. Want a clean slate? Text DELETE, then CONFIRM DELETE within 24 hours and every trace is gone.
- Will Otto text me at 11pm?
- No. Otto works business hours, inferred from your calendar patterns. If you're a morning person it adjusts. If you go quiet for a week it assumes you're on holiday. Otto's not a dog.
- Why a waitlist?
- Two reasons. SMS regulations require slow registration, so the rollout is paced. And the early ones set the tone — it's for people who want the product.
- How does Otto know what is important?
- Otto reads calendar events, attendee context, and email signals to infer priority. It sends 3-4 messages per day.
- Does Otto work without a smartphone app?
- Yes. Otto works entirely over SMS. No app to download.
- What is the difference between Otto and an AI calendar tool?
- Calendar tools block time. Otto reads your calendar and email, decides what matters, and tells you. Different job.
- When does Otto launch?
- Otto launches 24 July 2026. Waitlist is open now.
- How many seats are available?
- 500 seats total for the launch cohort.