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Nova alternatives
Nova compared with 5 alternatives: ChatOn, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica.
Nova has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NovaThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| ChatOn | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fello AI | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Poe | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Monica | Free plan · from $8.3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Nova
- 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). Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Nova lists a macOS app.
Suits: Casual users who want several AI models in one phone app
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Fello AI
Native Apple app with 20+ AI models under one subscription
- Fello AI starts at $11.99 per month, or $89.99 per year (US App Store). Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Nova lists a web app.
- Only Nova lists an Android app.
- Fello AI also covers dictation.
Suits: Apple users who want one native app for many AI models
- 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). Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Poe lists a Windows app.
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). Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only ChatGPT lists a Windows app.
Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming
- Free plan · from $8.3/mo
Monica
AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar
- Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). Nova starts at $4.99 to $7.99 per week, or $39.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Monica lists a Windows app.
- Only Monica lists a browser extension.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
Suits: People who want AI help inside the browser on any web page
Limits worth knowing in Nova
- Prices are not on the website: the vendor says they are shown in the app, and the US App Store lists the same plan at several price points.
- The vendor's pages do not say where free use stops or which features need a subscription.
- The site lists macOS, but the Mac version is the iPad app: the App Store marks it as not verified for macOS and requires an Apple M1 chip or later.
- Refunds are generally limited to requests made within 3 days of purchase and after fewer than 20 messages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nova?
The alternatives to Nova in this directory are ChatOn, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nova.
Is there a free alternative to Nova?
Yes. ChatOn, Fello AI, Poe, ChatGPT and Monica have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Nova alternatives work on Windows?
The Nova listing does not include a Windows app. Poe, ChatGPT and Monica list one.
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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