The short answer
Claude is great for long thinking and writing in a conversation. Arkemis is for the quick, everyday work around it: reply to this, move that meeting, add this to Notion, all by voice and without leaving the app you're in.
Where they differ
- Where you use it: Claude runs in its own app or browser tab. Arkemis sits at the edge of your screen over any app.
- Input: Arkemis is voice-first. Hold a key, speak, let go.
- Actions: Arkemis drafts actions in Gmail, Google Calendar, Outlook, Notion, Slack and Linear, and waits for your approval before anything changes.
- Dictation: Arkemis types what you say into any text field.
Using them together
Many people keep a chat assistant open for deep work and use Arkemis for the steady stream of small tasks. Arkemis is independent and not affiliated with Anthropic.
Questions
Is Arkemis a Claude voice assistant?
Arkemis is its own voice assistant for Windows and Mac. It dictates into any app and drafts actions in your connected apps with your approval. It is not made by or affiliated with Anthropic.
Can I use Arkemis and Claude together?
Yes. They do different jobs: Claude for conversations, Arkemis for voice dictation and getting tasks done inside apps like Gmail, Calendar, Notion and Slack.
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