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Monica alternatives
Monica compared with 8 alternatives: Sider, Merlin, ChatHub, Poe, ChatGPT and 3 more.
Monica has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonicaThis tool | Free plan · from $8.3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sider | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Merlin | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ChatHub | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Poe | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ChatOn | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Felo | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nova | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Monica
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Sider
AI sidebar for the browser with many models and mobile apps
- Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year. Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only Monica lists a web app.
Suits: People who want an AI side panel on every browser tab
- Free plan
Merlin
AI sidebar extension with models from several labs in one account
- Monica also covers grammar & style.
Suits: People who want an AI sidebar on any website
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
ChatHub
Ask several AI models one question and compare answers side by side
- ChatHub starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: Comparing how several AI models answer the same prompt
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Poe
One app for chatting with AI models from many different labs
- Poe starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (US App Store). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: Comparing many AI models without a subscription to each one
- Free plan · from $8/mo
ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice
- ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only ChatGPT lists a Linux app.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free plan · from $6.99
ChatOn
Multi-model AI chatbot app with image tools and web search
- ChatOn starts at $6.99 per week, or $59.99 per year (US App Store). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only Monica lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: Casual users who want several AI models in one phone app
- 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. Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only Monica lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Felo also covers research and presentations.
- Monica also covers grammar & style.
Suits: Researching topics whose best sources are in another language
- Free plan · from $4.99
Nova
AI chatbot app that puts several leading models in one interface
- Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store). Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Only Monica lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: Casual users who want several AI models in one mobile app
Limits worth knowing in Monica
- The Free plan allows 40 basic-model requests a day and gives only limited trials of image and video generation, ChatPDF and the AI Agent.
- Pro is capped at 5,000 basic and 200 advanced queries a month. Max and Ultra slow to 100 queries a day after 1,600 advanced and 12,000 basic queries in a month.
- Accounts are for personal use only, and Monica says a team subscription has not launched. The prices listed are for annual billing.
- Monica's help center describes an August 2026 transition in which data created since December 29, 2025 was set to be deleted for users in certain regions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Monica?
The alternatives to Monica in this directory are Sider, Merlin, ChatHub, Poe, ChatGPT, ChatOn, Felo and Nova. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Monica.
Is there a free alternative to Monica?
Yes. Sider, Merlin, ChatHub, Poe, ChatGPT, ChatOn, Felo and Nova have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Monica alternatives work on Linux?
The Monica listing does not include a Linux app. ChatGPT lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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