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Claude alternatives

Claude compared with 12 alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Grok and 7 more.

Claude has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ClaudeThis toolFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PerplexityFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Gemini NotebookFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
GrokFree plan · from $10.00YesWeb, iOS, Android
KimiFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Meta AIFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Microsoft CopilotFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Mistral VibeFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PiFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
Z.aiFree plan · from $12.60/moYesWeb
JasperFree trial · from $59/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Claude

  1. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.

    Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming

    ChatGPT vs ClaudeChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Gemini

    Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps

    • Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar

    Gemini vs ClaudeGemini pricing and details

  3. Perplexity

    AI search assistant that answers questions with cited sources

    • Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.

    Suits: Research questions where you want the sources behind each answer

    Perplexity vs ClaudePerplexity pricing and details

  4. Gemini Notebook

    Google's AI research assistant that answers from your own sources

    • Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: Students and researchers working from a set of their own documents

    Gemini Notebook vs ClaudeGemini Notebook pricing and details

  5. Grok

    AI assistant with live X and web search, images, video and voice

    • Grok starts at $10.00 (SuperGrok Lite, US App Store; billing period not shown). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Grok also covers research.

    Suits: Following news and conversations on X as they happen

    Grok vs ClaudeGrok pricing and details

  6. Kimi

    AI assistant and agent for research, slides, documents and code

    • Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly. Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Kimi also covers AI agents, app builder, research and presentations.
    • Claude also covers AI search.

    Suits: Turning research into slide decks, reports and spreadsheets

    Kimi vs ClaudeKimi pricing and details

  7. Meta AI

    Meta's free AI assistant across its apps, the web and AI glasses

    • Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Meta AI also covers research.

    Suits: People who already use WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or Facebook

    Meta AI vs ClaudeMeta AI pricing and details

  8. Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps

    • Microsoft Copilot starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents and research.

    Suits: People who already work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

    Microsoft Copilot vs ClaudeMicrosoft Copilot pricing and details

  9. Mistral Vibe

    Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat

    • Mistral Vibe starts at $14.99 per month, excluding taxes (Pro). Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Mistral Vibe also covers AI agents and research.

    Suits: People who want a chat assistant and a coding agent in one subscription

    Mistral Vibe vs ClaudeMistral Vibe pricing and details

  10. Pi

    Emotionally intelligent personal AI for talking things through

    • Pi is free. Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    • Claude also covers AI search.

    Suits: Talking through decisions, worries or difficult conversations

    Pi vs ClaudePi pricing and details

  11. Z.ai

    Chat assistant and agent built on Z.ai's GLM models

    • Z.ai starts at $12.60 per month, billed yearly ($151.20), or $18 billed monthly. Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Z.ai also covers AI agents, app builder and presentations.

    Suits: People who want a free assistant built on the GLM models

    Z.ai vs ClaudeZ.ai pricing and details

  12. Jasper

    AI content platform with marketing agents and brand voice

    • Jasper starts at $59 per seat / month, billed yearly. Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Claude has a free plan. Jasper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Jasper also covers AI agents.
    • Claude also covers AI search.

    Suits: Marketing teams that need content to follow a set brand voice

    Jasper vs ClaudeJasper pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Claude

  • Usage is capped in rolling five-hour sessions on every plan, and paid plans add weekly limits.
  • Projects, Research, Claude Code and the Chrome and Microsoft 365 extensions are not in the Free plan.
  • Enterprise bills usage at API rates on top of the seat price, and the Max 20x tier has no price on the pricing page.
  • Payments are generally non-refundable, listed prices exclude tax, and the Linux desktop app is in beta.
Claude pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Claude?

The alternatives to Claude in this directory are ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Grok, Kimi, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot, Mistral Vibe, Pi, Z.ai and Jasper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Claude.

Is there a free alternative to Claude?

Yes. Pi is free to use. ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Grok, Kimi, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot, Mistral Vibe and Z.ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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