2
Claude
Free plan; Pro and Max plans
Anthropic's AI assistant, strong at writing, analysis and coding.
Pick it if you are a student and you make content.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Copilot (the app you have) | Free | Everywhere | - |
| ChatGPT | Free plan | Everywhere | you are just starting out |
| Claude | Free plan | Everywhere | you are a student |
| DeepSeek | Free app | iPhone, Android, Windows, Web | you want it free |
| Google Gemini | Free | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a close match |
| Grok | Free plan | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a close match |
| Le Chat by Mistral | Free plan | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a close match |
| Littlebird | Basic $0/month | Mac, Windows, iPhone | you want a close match |
| Saner AI | Free $0 | Web, iPhone, Android | you get distracted easily |
1
ChatGPT
Free plan; paid plans
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant with voice and images.
Pick it if you are just starting out.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
DeepSeek
Free app; separate pay-as-you-go API pricing
A free AI chat assistant with web search, deep thinking and file uploads.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWindowsWeb
4
Google Gemini
Free; paid with Google AI plans
Google's AI assistant, built into Android and Google apps.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
5
Grok
Free plan; paid plans from about $8/month
An AI assistant for chat, search, images, video and voice on web and mobile.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
6
Le Chat by Mistral
Free plan; Pro about $15/month
Mistral's AI assistant, now called Vibe, for chat, web search, content and code.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
7
Littlebird
Basic $0/month; Plus $17/month billed annually, 14-day trial
AI assistant that learns from your meetings, screen and apps to take notes, draft replies and track tasks.
Free planMacWindowsiPhone
8
Saner AI
Free $0; Starter $8/month; Standard $16/month; 20% off yearlyPersonal 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 Microsoft Copilot 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.