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Gemini alternatives
Gemini compared with 12 alternatives: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Alexa+ and 7 more.
Gemini has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeminiThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Claude | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Perplexity | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Gemini Notebook | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Alexa+ | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| DeepSeek | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dola | Free plan · from £7.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Felo | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Grok | Free plan · from $10.00 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Meta AI | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mistral Vibe | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Gemini
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
- Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Claude lists a Linux app.
- Only Claude lists a browser extension.
Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant
- Free plan · from $17/mo
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). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Perplexity lists a browser extension.
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Research questions where you want the sources behind each answer
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Gemini Notebook
Google's AI research assistant that answers from your own sources
- Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Gemini Notebook also covers notes.
Suits: Students and researchers working from a set of their own documents
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Alexa+
Amazon's AI assistant for Echo devices, the web and the Alexa app
- Alexa+ starts at $14.99 per month with Amazon Prime, or $19.99 per month without Prime. Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Alexa+ also covers AI agents.
- Gemini also covers AI search.
Suits: Amazon Prime members, who get full access at no added cost
- Free
DeepSeek
Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models
- DeepSeek is free. Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- DeepSeek is open source, according to its own site.
- DeepSeek also covers AI agents.
Suits: Free chat with no subscription tier to outgrow
- Free plan · from £7.49/mo
Dola
ByteDance's international AI assistant, formerly called Cici
- Dola starts at £7.49 per month, or £74.99 per year (Dola Plus, UK App Store). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Everyday writing, summaries and questions on a phone
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Felo
Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides and docs
- Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly. Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Felo lists a browser extension.
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Felo also covers AI agents, research and presentations.
Suits: Researching topics whose best sources are in another language
- Free plan · from $10.00
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). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grok also covers research.
Suits: Following news and conversations on X as they happen
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Meta AI also covers research.
Suits: People who already use WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or Facebook
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents and research.
Suits: People who already work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Mistral Vibe
Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat
- Mistral Vibe starts at $14.99 per month, excluding taxes (Pro). Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Mistral Vibe also covers AI agents and research.
Suits: People who want a chat assistant and a coding agent in one subscription
Limits worth knowing in Gemini
- Paid tiers are Google AI plans that bundle storage and other Google services; no Gemini-only paid plan is listed.
- Google AI plans require age 18 or over, and features vary by region and platform.
- Google AI Ultra starts at $99.99 per month, and its 20x usage level costs $199.99 per month.
- The macOS desktop app requires Apple Silicon and macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gemini?
The alternatives to Gemini in this directory are ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Alexa+, DeepSeek, Dola, Felo, Grok, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot and Mistral Vibe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gemini.
Is there a free alternative to Gemini?
Yes. DeepSeek is free to use. ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini Notebook, Alexa+, Dola, Felo, Grok, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot and Mistral Vibe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gemini alternatives work on Linux?
The Gemini listing does not include a Linux app. Claude lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gemini?
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 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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