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Meta AI alternatives
Meta AI compared with 8 alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Claude and 3 more.
Meta AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta AIThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Gemini | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Grok | Free plan · from $10.00 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Claude | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Alexa+ | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dola | Free plan · from £7.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pi | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Meta AI
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Only ChatGPT lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Meta AI also covers research.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Gemini
Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps
- Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Meta AI also covers research.
Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar
- 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). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Microsoft Copilot also covers AI agents.
Suits: People who already work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- 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). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
Suits: Following news and conversations on X as they happen
- 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). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Claude lists a browser extension.
- Meta AI also covers research.
Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant
- 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. Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Alexa+ also covers AI agents.
- Meta AI also covers AI search and research.
Suits: Amazon Prime members, who get full access at no added cost
- 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). Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Meta AI also covers research.
Suits: Everyday writing, summaries and questions on a phone
- Free
Pi
Emotionally intelligent personal AI for talking things through
- Pi is free. Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core).
- Pi also covers natural-language input.
- Meta AI also covers AI search and research.
Suits: Talking through decisions, worries or difficult conversations
Limits worth knowing in Meta AI
- Meta One is bought inside Meta's mobile apps; the plans page says to subscribe using your mobile app.
- Meta says plans, benefits, pricing and availability may vary by region, app and account.
- Certain Meta AI features are only available in select countries and languages, according to the app listings.
- The size of the free allowance is not published; Meta says only that paid plans include more monthly AI usage.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Meta AI?
The alternatives to Meta AI in this directory are ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Claude, Alexa+, Dola and Pi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Meta AI.
Is there a free alternative to Meta AI?
Yes. Pi is free to use. ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Claude, Alexa+ and Dola have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Meta AI alternatives work on Windows?
The Meta AI listing does not include a Windows app. ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Claude list one.
Which Meta AI alternatives work on macOS?
The Meta AI listing does not include a macOS app. ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Claude list one.
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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