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ChatOn alternatives
ChatOn compared with 5 alternatives: Nova, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica.
ChatOn has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatOnThis tool | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Nova | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Fello AI | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Poe | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Monica | Free plan · from $8.3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from ChatOn
- Free plan · from $4.99
Nova
AI chatbot app that puts several leading models in one interface
- Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store). ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Nova lists a macOS app.
Suits: Casual users who want several AI models in one mobile app
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Fello AI
Native Apple app with 20+ AI models under one subscription
- Fello AI starts at $11.99 per month, or $89.99 per year (US App Store). ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Fello AI lists a macOS app.
- Only ChatOn lists a web app.
- Only ChatOn lists an Android app.
- Fello AI also covers dictation.
Suits: Apple users who want one native app for many AI models
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Poe
One app for chatting with AI models from many different labs
- Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store). ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Poe lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Comparing many AI models without a subscription to each one
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only ChatGPT lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free plan · from $8.3/mo
Monica
AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar
- Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Monica lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: People who want AI help inside the browser on any web page
Limits worth knowing in ChatOn
- The website lists no prices; they are shown in the app stores and in the web app before purchase, and may vary outside the US.
- The free plan is limited to basic chat: advanced models, web search, uploads and image generation all need Premium.
- Vendor pages disagree on the free plan's model: the plan table says GPT-5.6, while the FAQ says GPT-4o mini.
- The US App Store lists the iOS app as iPhone only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ChatOn?
The alternatives to ChatOn in this directory are Nova, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ChatOn.
Is there a free alternative to ChatOn?
Yes. Nova, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ChatOn alternatives work on Windows?
The ChatOn listing does not include a Windows app. Poe, ChatGPT and Monica list one.
Which ChatOn alternatives work on macOS?
The ChatOn listing does not include a macOS app. Nova, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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