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Hey, Basil vs PlateJoy

Compare personalized meal planning solutions for busy families

Hey, Basil

iMessage AI assistant for moms

The iMessage AI assistant for moms. Morning rundowns, school reminders, meal plans, and everything else on your plate — right where you already are.

Coming soon

PlateJoy

Meal planning app

PlateJoy creates personalized meal plans based on health goals and dietary needs.

Subscription required

Feature Comparison

Feature
Hey, Basil
PlateJoy

Works in iMessage

Text-based convenience

AI-powered personalization

Learns your preferences

Grocery delivery integration

Order via delivery services

Health goal support

Weight loss, energy, etc.

Daily cooking reminders

SMS reminders

Family meal planning

Plans for multiple people

Grocery list generation

Automatic shopping lists

Recipe swapping

Swap out meals easily

Budget management

Stay within budget

Prep reminders

Defrost alerts

What Makes Hey, Basil Different

Lives in iMessage

No app to download, no login to remember. Just text Basil like you would a friend.

Proactive Reminders

Get texts when it's time to defrost, prep, or start cooking. Never forget dinner again.

Smart Grocery Delivery

One tap to send your grocery list to your preferred delivery service. Skip the store entirely.

Built for Moms

Designed around the mental load that disproportionately falls on moms — and built to lift as much of it as possible.

Why choose Hey, Basil over PlateJoy?

PlateJoy offers comprehensive meal planning, but requires navigating a web app. Hey, Basil brings all the personalization right to iMessage—no login required, just text.

  • Instant access via text message
  • No website to navigate
  • Proactive daily reminders
  • Works on any phone

Basil is coming soon

The iMessage AI assistant for moms is rolling out to new families. Sign up to be among the first.

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