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Alternatives to ChatGPT

OpenAI's flagship chat assistant.

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What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI assistant, used through the web, desktop apps and mobile.
What does it do?
Answers questions, writes and edits text and code, and analyses uploaded files, images and spreadsheets in a chat thread. It also searches the web, generates images, and runs custom GPTs configured for specific tasks.
Who is it for?
Anyone doing writing, research, coding or analysis who wants one general assistant rather than a specialised tool. A free tier covers casual use; heavier use sits on paid plans.

Pricing

$20/mo (Plus)

Freemium

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Anthropic's AI assistant.

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Multi-model chat by an dev.

Solo-developer built BYO-key chat for multiple LLMs.

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Answer engine with sources.

Search-first AI from a smaller team.

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AI-powered search.

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Personal AI for conversation.

Calmer, more conversational chat experience.

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Open-source LLM chat UI.

Try open models in a clean UI.

6 alternatives to ChatGPT (2026) · Startup Alternatives