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Best OpenAI Dots alternatives for founders in Europe (2026)

By Prio editorialUpdated 3 min read

Why people look for alternatives to OpenAI Dots

OpenAI launched Dots at DevDay on 29 September 2026: always-on agents that run on their own cloud computer, connect to thousands of apps and take work from ChatGPT, Slack or Microsoft Teams. It is a serious product, and a general-purpose one. At launch, OpenAI does not offer Dots on ChatGPT Pro in the European Economic Area, the UK or Switzerland. If you run a company in Europe and want an agent for the work of a chief of staff today, these are the options worth a look.

  • •You're in the EU, the UK or Switzerland, where Dots isn't on ChatGPT Pro at launch
  • •You want an agent built for one job, a chief of staff's, rather than one for everything
  • •You need your data hosted in the EU under GDPR
  • •You want every email and invite to wait for your approval, with an audit trail
  • •You work in Outlook, in Dutch, German or French

The best OpenAI Dots alternatives

#1

PrioOur pick

Best for: Founders and executives in Europe who want a personal agent for email, calendar, meeting prep and follow-ups, in Outlook or Gmail, with approval on everything that goes out.

Pricing: Starter €29/mo, Pro €79/mo, Business €199/mo. 14-day free trial.

Pros

  • Available across Europe today, in English, Dutch, German and French
  • EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant, never trained on your data
  • Works with Outlook, Outlook Calendar and OneDrive as well as Gmail and Google Calendar
  • Emails and invites wait for your approval by default, with the full draft in view
  • Looks 1–30 days ahead and starts on board prep, renewals and key meetings
  • Morning briefing, follow-up tracking and year-over-year memory of your relationships
  • Voice notes and voice calls with Prio on Pro

Cons

  • −A specialist: it doesn't operate arbitrary websites in its own browser the way Dots does
  • −Dozens of integrations rather than thousands
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#2

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Best for: Teams already on Microsoft 365 who want AI inside Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

Pricing: Per-seat add-on to Microsoft 365 business plans (check microsoft.com)

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Pros

  • Built into the Microsoft 365 apps you already use
  • Enterprise admin and compliance controls
  • Available in Europe

Cons

  • −Per-seat add-on on top of your Microsoft 365 licence
  • −Spread across all of Microsoft 365 rather than one executive's inbox, calendar and follow-ups
#3

Town

Best for: People who like a playful, character-driven assistant that learns how they work.

Pricing: Subscription tiers (check town.com)

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Pros

  • Named assistants with their own email address
  • Works with Gmail and Outlook
  • Learns your working style over time

Cons

  • −Playful, consumer-leaning tone
  • −EU data residency: check with the provider
#4

Lindy

Best for: Power users who want to build custom AI agents with a visual editor.

Pricing: Free; from $49.99/mo

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Pros

  • Powerful visual builder
  • Large integration marketplace
  • Flexible automation

Cons

  • −A builder, not a ready-made assistant
  • −Setup takes time

Side-by-side comparison

FeaturePrioOpenAI DotsMicrosoft 365 CopilotTown
Available in the EUYesNot on ChatGPT Pro at launch (EEA, UK, CH)YesCheck provider
EU data residencyYesCheck providerEU Data BoundaryCheck provider
Built forChief-of-staff workAny taskMicrosoft 365 appsPersonal assistance
Approval before sendingEmails and invites, by defaultAsks before sensitive actions; custom rulesYou send drafts yourselfInline confirms
Microsoft 365Outlook, Outlook Calendar, OneDriveTeams, plus thousands of appsNativeOutlook
PriceFrom €29/moIncluded in ChatGPT Pro and Business PremiumPer-seat add-onCheck provider

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenAI Dots available in Europe?

At launch (29 September 2026), OpenAI does not offer Dots on ChatGPT Pro in the European Economic Area, the UK or Switzerland, and has not published a date for those regions. Prio is available across Europe today.

How is Prio different from Dots?

Dots is a general-purpose agent with its own cloud computer that can take on almost any task. Prio does one job: the work of a chief of staff for founders and executives. It reads your email and calendar, prepares replies, meetings and follow-ups, and waits for your approval before anything goes out. It is hosted in the EU and works in English, Dutch, German and French.

Do Dots ask for approval before acting?

OpenAI says Dots ask before sensitive actions such as changing a password, deleting data or installing software, and you can set rules for what they may do on their own. Prio starts from the other side: emails and invites wait for your approval by default, and you decide which people or routine steps can skip that.

Does Prio work with Microsoft 365?

Yes. Prio works with Outlook mail, Outlook Calendar and OneDrive, and replies go out from your own Outlook address. Gmail and Google Calendar work too.

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Further reading

Best AI tools for founders in 2026AI chief of staff vs hiring an assistantThe anticipation gap — why AI agents feel reactiveMulti-source AI: connecting email, calendar, and tasks

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