Alternatives · Chat & Assistants
Grok alternatives
The closest alternatives to Grok are Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini, which also cover chatting with an AI assistant and searching the web with AI. 14 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (ChatGPT).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 14
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Grok's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
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 assistantSearching the web with AIGenerating images from text
Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android
- 2
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 assistantGenerating images from text
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 3
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 text
Web · iOS · Android
- 4
DoubaoFree
ByteDance's consumer AI assistant.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text
- 5
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
- 6
Qwen ChatFree
Free assistant powered by Alibaba's open Qwen models.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text
- 7
LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo
LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantSearching the web with AI
- 8
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 assistant
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 9
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
- 10
PerplexityFree tier
An AI search assistant that answers questions with cited web sources and supports multi-step deep research reports.
Also does:Searching the web with AI
Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
- 11
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
- 12
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
- 13
RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating images from text
API
- 14
Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating images from text
Command line
- 15
Character.AIFree tier
Chat with millions of user-created AI characters.
Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok | Free tier · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | — |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| 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 | — |
| Doubao | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| Meta AI | Free | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| Qwen Chat | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| LM Studio | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Claude | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| Perplexity | Free tier | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Yes | — |
| DeepSeek | Free | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Character.AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | — |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Grok?
- Microsoft Copilot is the closest match: it also covers chatting with an AI assistant, searching the web with AI and generating images from text. ChatGPT and Google Gemini come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Grok's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Grok?
- Yes. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini can be used for free. Microsoft Copilot has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9.99 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Grok?
- Among paid plans, ChatGPT starts lowest at $8 per month, against $30 for Grok.
- Which Grok alternatives have a mobile app?
- Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini have an iPhone or Android app.