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AI chatbots and assistants
General-purpose AI chatbots and assistants for questions, ideas and everyday help, with what each free plan really includes.
- 4 tools checked
- 4 with a free plan
- Last checked Oct 25, 2026
ChatGPT
ChatbotsOpenAI's AI assistant for chat, writing, images and research.
FreeUnlimited text chats with GPT-6; limited uploads, image creation, voice, deep research and memory.
Claude
ChatbotsAnthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding.
FreeFree plan for everyone with usage limits; Pro is $20/month ($17/month billed yearly).
Gemini
ChatbotsGoogle's AI assistant, with image tools, built into Google apps.
FreeFree with a Google account, including image generation and editing with limited access to Nano Banana Pro.
Perplexity
Research & SearchAI answer engine that searches the web and cites sources.
FreeQuick searches are free; 3 Pro Searches a day and 1 Research a month.