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Meta AI alternatives

The closest alternatives to Meta AI are ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, which also cover chatting with an AI assistant and generating images from text. 13 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
13
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Meta AI's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 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 assistantGenerating images from text

    Web · iOS · Android · API

  2. 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 text

    Web · iOS · Android

  3. 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 assistantGenerating images from text

    Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

  4. 4

    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

  5. 5

    DoubaoFree

    ByteDance's consumer AI assistant.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text

  6. 6

    Qwen ChatFree

    Free assistant powered by Alibaba's open Qwen models.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantGenerating images from text

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Generating images from text

    Web

  14. 14

    Character.AIFree tier

    Chat with millions of user-created AI characters.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant

  15. 15

    FLUXVerifiedPay as you go

    Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.

    Also does:Generating images from text

    Web · API

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
Meta AIFreeYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNo—
ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYes—
Google GeminiFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidYes—
Microsoft CopilotFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidNoNov 3, 2026
GrokFree tier · from $30/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidYes—
DoubaoFreeYes—No—
Qwen ChatFreeYes—No—
ClaudeFree tier · from $20/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYes—
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—
DeepSeekFreeYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYes—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
Character.AIFree tierYes—No—
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Meta AI?
ChatGPT is the closest match: it also covers chatting with an AI assistant and generating images from text. Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Meta AI's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Meta AI?
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 Meta AI?
Among paid plans, ChatGPT starts lowest at $8 per month.
Which Meta AI alternatives have a mobile app?
ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot have an iPhone or Android app.