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LMArena alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded LMArena alternative is Poe (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

LMArena compared with 5 alternatives: Poe, OpenRouter Chat, ChatLLM, T3 Chat and TypingMind.

LMArena's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LMArenaThis toolFreeFreeWeb
PoeFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
OpenRouter ChatFree plan · from $0YesWeb
ChatLLMFrom $10/moNoWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
T3 ChatFree planYesWeb
TypingMindFree plan · from $39 one-timeYesWeb

Price against what you get

LMArena has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Poe and ChatLLM score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLMArenaPoeChatLLM

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of AI assistants, and the best at every price

How each one differs from LMArena

  1. Poe

    One app for chatting with AI models from many different labs

    • Poe starts at $4.17 per month, billed yearly ($49.99 a year); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Poe also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Poe does not cover image generation and video generation, which LMArena does.

    Suits: Comparing many AI models without a subscription to each one

    Poe vs LMArenaPoe pricing and details

  2. OpenRouter Chat

    Compare answers from hundreds of AI models in one chat

    • OpenRouter Chat starts at $0, plus a 5.5% fee when you buy credits on Standard.
    • OpenRouter Chat does not cover AI search, image generation and video generation, which LMArena does.

    Suits: People who want to test one prompt against many models

    OpenRouter Chat vs LMArenaOpenRouter Chat pricing and details

  3. ChatLLM

    Multi-model AI assistant and agent platform from Abacus.AI

    • ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic).
    • ChatLLM has no free plan, unlike LMArena.
    • ChatLLM also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • ChatLLM also covers AI agents and app builder.
    • ChatLLM does not cover image generation and video generation, which LMArena does.

    Suits: People who want many frontier models at a low per-user price

    ChatLLM vs LMArenaChatLLM pricing and details

  4. T3 Chat

    Web chat app with models from several AI labs in one account

    • T3 Chat does not cover image generation and video generation, which LMArena does.

    Suits: People who want models from several labs under one account

    T3 Chat vs LMArenaT3 Chat pricing and details

  5. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    • TypingMind starts at $39 one-time (Standard lifetime license).
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TypingMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TypingMind also covers AI agents.
    • TypingMind does not cover image generation and video generation, which LMArena does.

    Suits: People who would sooner pay per token through their own API keys

    TypingMind vs LMArenaTypingMind pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in LMArena

  • The pricing could not be confirmed: the homepage sits behind a bot check and no pricing page exists, so cost and any usage limits are not verified here.
  • In Battle mode the models are anonymous until you vote, and your votes become part of the public leaderboards.
  • The terms say an account may be required to access certain features of the service.
  • The vendor's pages describe a web product and name no desktop or mobile apps.
LMArena pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to LMArena?

The alternatives to LMArena in this directory are Poe, OpenRouter Chat, ChatLLM, T3 Chat and TypingMind. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LMArena.

Is there a free alternative to LMArena?

Yes. Poe, OpenRouter Chat, T3 Chat and TypingMind have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which LMArena alternatives work on Windows?

The LMArena listing does not include a Windows app. Poe lists one.

Which LMArena alternatives work on macOS?

The LMArena listing does not include a macOS app. Poe lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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