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Doubao alternatives
The closest alternatives to Doubao are ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, which also cover chatting with an AI assistant and writing articles and blog posts. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (ChatGPT).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 12
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Doubao's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/mo
OpenAI's AI assistant for questions, writing, coding and research, with a free tier and paid plans for more capable models.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantWriting articles and blog postsGenerating images from text
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 2
Google GeminiFree tier · from $9.99/mo
Google's multimodal AI assistant with live web search and deep integration with Gmail, Docs and Drive.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from textWriting articles and blog posts
Web · iOS · Android
- 3
Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo
An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantWriting articles and blog postsGenerating images from text
Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android
- 4
ClaudeFree tier · from $20/mo
Anthropic's AI assistant with a long context window, nuanced reasoning and strong performance on writing and analysis.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantWriting articles and blog posts
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 5
GrokFree tier · from $30/mo
xAI's AI assistant with access to real-time posts from X, image generation and conversational question answering.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text
Web · iOS · Android
- 6
Meta AIFree
Meta's free AI assistant available inside Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, and as a standalone web app.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text
Web · iOS · Android
- 7
Qwen ChatFree
Free assistant powered by Alibaba's open Qwen models.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text
- 8
JasperVerifiedFree trial · from $59/mo
An AI marketing platform for teams that need on-brand content and repeatable campaign workflows.
Also does:Writing articles and blog postsGenerating images from text
Web · API · Browser extension
- 9
WrtnFree
Korea's all-in-one AI app.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantWriting articles and blog posts
- 10
SudowriteVerifiedFree trial · from $10/mo
AI writing workspace for fiction writers, with story-aware chat, drafting, and revision tools.
Also does:Generating images from textWriting articles and blog posts
Web
- 11
SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantWriting articles and blog posts
Web · Browser extension
- 12
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo
Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.
Also does:Generating images from text
Web
- 13
DeepSeekFree
DeepSeek's free AI assistant with strong reasoning and coding capabilities, available on the web and mobile.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 14
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Generating images from text
Web
- 15
GrammarlyVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
An AI writing assistant that checks grammar, tone, and clarity for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Also does:Writing articles and blog posts
Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iOS
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubao | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| ChatGPT | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Google Gemini | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | — |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Claude | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Grok | Free tier · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | — |
| Meta AI | Free | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| Qwen Chat | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| Jasper | Free trial · from $59/mo | No | Web, API, Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Wrtn | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| Sudowrite | Free trial · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| DeepSeek | Free | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Grammarly | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Doubao?
- ChatGPT is the closest match: it also covers chatting with an AI assistant, writing articles and blog posts and generating images from text. Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Doubao's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Doubao?
- Yes. ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot can be used for free. ChatGPT has a free plan, and paid plans start at $8 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Doubao?
- Among paid plans, ChatGPT starts lowest at $8 per month.
- Which Doubao alternatives have a mobile app?
- ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot have an iPhone or Android app.