An AI agent is given a goal and rules, then works through the steps on its own and reports back. Before you trust one, check how it handles approvals and whether it shows the steps it took.
- AI agents listed here
- 3
- Free to start
- 1
How a good agent works
- Step 1You set it upThe goal in your own words, the sources it may use and the rules it must follow.
- Step 2It plans the stepsWhich tools to use and in what order.
- Step 3It hands over to a personAnything it cannot answer or should not decide goes to a person.
- Step 4It shows its workingWhat it did and why, with the sources behind it.
For customers
ConvertPilot
Web app by Dude Lemon LLCBest foranswering customers on your website, email and messaging apps from one inbox

- Answers come from your own pages, products, orders and training
- Every AI reply shows the sources and steps behind it
- Hands the conversation to your team, with the full history, when a person is needed
For sales
Aletro
Web app by Dude Lemon LLCBest forfinding companies showing real buying intent

- Surfaces companies from live signals on the open web and ranks them against your ideal customer
- Shows the source, date and confidence beside each finding
- Researches the buying committee and tracks multi-step outreach
For your websites and APIs
DarkStar
Web app by Dude Lemon LLCBest forassessing your own sites and APIs, and writing up what it finds

- Assesses domains, websites and APIs on demand or on a schedule
- Tracks each finding with severity, owner and retest
- Clients sign a testing authorization, with DNS proof, before anything is assessed
Exactly what I neededI run a small business and I do not have time to answer repetitive questions. This bot does it perfectly. It is like having a highly trained employee who works 24/7 and never asks for a raise. I highly recommend it.
What to check before you trust an agent
- You choose what it may do alone
- A clean handover to a person
- A pause button that works
- A log of every step it took
- Sources for anything it claims
- A summary you can read in a minute
- Works with the tools you already use
- A free start or a trial on your real data
- Clear pricing as you grow
| Agent | Job | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| ConvertPilot | Customer service on every channel | Free plan, then from $8.99 a month |
| Aletro | B2B prospecting | From $399 a month |
| DarkStar | Website and API assessments | From $399 a month |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between an AI agent and an AI assistant?
An assistant answers as you go. An agent is given a goal and rules, then carries out the work over minutes or hours without you guiding each step.
Are AI agents safe for a small business?
Choose agents that hand over to a person when they should, keep a log of every step and show the sources for what they say. Start with your real data on a free plan or trial.
How much do AI agents cost?
Most charge a monthly fee that grows with usage or seats. The table above shows each agent’s pricing as listed.



