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Sesame alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sesame alternative for most people is ChatGPT (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of AI assistants. The best free one is Gemini (3.8 GPA).

Sesame compared with 5 alternatives: ChatGPT, Pi, Gemini, Character.AI and Claude.

Sesame is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SesameThis toolFreeFreeiOS, Android
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
PiFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Character.AIFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ClaudeFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Sesame has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude 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 lessSesameChatGPTPiGeminiCharacter.AIClaude

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

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

How each one differs from Sesame

  1. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
    • ChatGPT also lists a web app and macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • ChatGPT also covers AI search.
    • ChatGPT does not cover dictation and AI agents, which Sesame does.

    Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming

    ChatGPT vs SesameChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Pi

    Emotionally intelligent personal AI for talking things through

    • Pi is free.
    • Pi also lists a web app.
    • Pi also covers natural-language input.
    • Pi does not cover dictation and AI agents, which Sesame does.

    Suits: Talking through decisions, worries or difficult conversations

    Pi vs SesamePi pricing and details

  3. Gemini

    Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps

    • Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Gemini also lists a web app and macOS and Windows apps.
    • Gemini also covers AI search.
    • Gemini does not cover dictation and AI agents, which Sesame does.

    Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar

    Gemini vs SesameGemini pricing and details

  4. Character.AI

    Chat and voice calls with user-made AI characters

    • Character.AI starts at $4.99 per month (Lite); US App Store price.
    • Character.AI also lists a web app.
    • Character.AI also covers community.
    • Character.AI does not cover dictation and AI agents, which Sesame does.

    Suits: Roleplay, interactive fiction and casual character chat

    Character.AI vs SesameCharacter.AI pricing and details

  5. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front).
    • Claude also lists a web app, macOS, Windows and Linux apps and a browser extension.
    • Claude also covers AI search.
    • Claude does not cover dictation and AI agents, which Sesame does.

    Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant

    Claude vs SesameClaude pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sesame

  • The maker still calls the iOS release a preview, and the full experience was free at launch with no later pricing published.
  • Sesame officially supports English; other languages work but are described as early and less reliable.
  • The app is limited to a list of supported countries, so it may not be available everywhere.
  • The app list on the maker's site says it is available on iOS and Android, but only the iOS listing was read for details.
Sesame pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sesame?

The alternatives to Sesame in this directory are ChatGPT, Pi, Gemini, Character.AI and Claude. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sesame.

Is there a free alternative to Sesame?

Yes. Pi is free to use. ChatGPT, Gemini, Character.AI and Claude have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Sesame alternatives work on Windows?

The Sesame listing does not include a Windows app. ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude list one.

Which Sesame alternatives work on macOS?

The Sesame listing does not include a macOS app. ChatGPT, Gemini 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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