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Dola alternatives

Dola compared with 5 alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, DeepSeek and Qwen Studio.

Dola has a free plan. Paid plans start at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DolaThis toolFree plan · from £7.49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Meta AIFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DeepSeekFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Qwen StudioFree planYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Dola

  1. ChatGPT

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

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Dola starts at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS and Windows apps.

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

    ChatGPT vs DolaChatGPT 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). Dola starts at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store).
    • Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.

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

    Gemini vs DolaGemini pricing and details

  3. 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). Dola starts at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store).
    • Meta AI also covers research.

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

    Meta AI vs DolaMeta AI pricing and details

  4. DeepSeek

    Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models

    • DeepSeek is free. Dola starts at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store).
    • Only DeepSeek lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • DeepSeek is open source, according to its own site.
    • DeepSeek also covers AI agents.

    Suits: Free chat with no subscription tier to outgrow

    DeepSeek vs DolaDeepSeek pricing and details

  5. Qwen Studio

    Alibaba Cloud's chat app for the Qwen family of AI models

    Suits: People who want to use Alibaba's Qwen models in a chat app

    Qwen Studio vs DolaQwen Studio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Dola

  • Availability varies by country: dola.com shows a not-available-in-this-region notice in some places, and the US App Store and Google Play do not list the app.
  • No US dollar price was found. Prices are set per storefront; the figures here come from the UK App Store, and the terms say fees vary by jurisdiction.
  • The Free plan caps work tools, image and video generation and voice calls at a set number of uses a day, and paid plans have limits too; the listing gives no numbers.
  • The terms describe the service as provided for private and non-commercial use, and say refunds are granted only at the company's discretion.
Dola pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dola?

The alternatives to Dola in this directory are ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, DeepSeek and Qwen Studio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dola.

Is there a free alternative to Dola?

Yes. DeepSeek is free to use. ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI and Qwen Studio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Dola alternatives work on Windows?

The Dola listing does not include a Windows app. ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek list one.

Which Dola alternatives work on macOS?

The Dola listing does not include a macOS app. ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Dola?

DeepSeek is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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