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Kimi alternatives
Kimi compared with 6 alternatives: ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen Studio, Z.ai and 1 more.
Kimi has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KimiThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Claude | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| DeepSeek | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Qwen Studio | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Z.ai | Free plan · from $12.60/mo | Yes | Web |
| MiniMax Agent | Free plan · from $220/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Kimi
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly.
- Only ChatGPT lists a Linux app.
- Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
- ChatGPT also covers AI search.
- Kimi also covers AI agents, app builder, research and presentations.
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). Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly.
- Only Claude lists a Linux app.
- Claude also covers AI search.
- Kimi also covers AI agents, app builder, research and presentations.
Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant
- Free
DeepSeek
Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models
- DeepSeek is free. Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly.
- Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
- DeepSeek is open source, according to its own site.
- DeepSeek also covers AI search.
- Kimi also covers app builder, research and presentations.
Suits: Free chat with no subscription tier to outgrow
- Free plan
Qwen Studio
Alibaba Cloud's chat app for the Qwen family of AI models
- Only Kimi lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
- Qwen Studio also covers AI search.
- Kimi also covers AI agents, app builder, research and presentations.
Suits: People who want to use Alibaba's Qwen models in a chat app
- Free plan · from $12.60/mo
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. Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly.
- Only Kimi lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
- Z.ai also covers AI search.
- Kimi also covers research.
Suits: People who want a free assistant built on the GLM models
- Free plan · from $220/yr
MiniMax Agent
General-purpose AI agent for research, coding, websites and media
- MiniMax Agent starts at $220 per year, billed annually (Go); $22 billed monthly. Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly.
- Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
- MiniMax Agent also covers workflow automation.
- Kimi also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Research, slide decks and websites produced from a single prompt
Limits worth knowing in Kimi
- The free Adagio plan is limited to 1 concurrent agent task, 2 scheduled tasks, 2 projects and 500MB of project storage.
- Goal mode and Kimi Claw deployment start at Pro, and the 1M-token context is listed only on Max and Ultra.
- Kimi Work runs on Windows and Apple-silicon Macs; on Intel-based Macs the desktop app supports Kimi Chat only.
- Work mode conversations stay on the desktop where they were created; only Chat mode conversations sync to web and mobile.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kimi?
The alternatives to Kimi in this directory are ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Qwen Studio, Z.ai and MiniMax Agent. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kimi.
Is there a free alternative to Kimi?
Yes. DeepSeek is free to use. ChatGPT, Claude, Qwen Studio, Z.ai and MiniMax Agent have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kimi alternatives work on Linux?
The Kimi listing does not include a Linux app. ChatGPT and Claude list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kimi?
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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