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The best DeepSeek alternatives

A free AI chat assistant with web search, deep thinking and file uploads. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
DeepSeek (the app you have)Free appiPhone, Android, Windows, Web-
ChatGPTFree planEverywhereyou need it on Mac
ClaudeFree planEverywhereyou need it on Mac
Microsoft CopilotFreeEverywhereyou need it on Mac
Google GeminiFreeiPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
GrokFree planiPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
Le Chat by MistralFree planiPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
Saner AIFree $0Web, iPhone, Androidyou get distracted easily
Meta AIFreeAppleyou want a close match
1

ChatGPT

Free plan; paid plans
ChatGPT screenshot 1

OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant with voice and images.

Pick it if you need it on Mac and you are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
2

Claude

Free plan; Pro and Max plans
Claude screenshot 1

Anthropic's AI assistant, strong at writing, analysis and coding.

Pick it if you need it on Mac and you make content.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3

Microsoft Copilot

Free; paid Microsoft 365 and Copilot plans vary
Microsoft Copilot screenshot 1

Microsoft's AI assistant for writing, summarising and images, tied into Office apps.

Pick it if you need it on Mac.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
5

Grok

Free plan; paid plans from about $8/month
Grok screenshot 1

An AI assistant for chat, search, images, video and voice on web and mobile.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
7

Saner AI

Free $0; Starter $8/month; Standard $16/month; 20% off yearly

Personal AI assistant that organises notes, tasks and schedule so you stay on top of your work and life.

Pick it if you get distracted easily.

Free planWebiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to DeepSeek by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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