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General Assistants
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Grok and other all-round AI assistants.
General Assistants
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Tools in this category
| Tool | Free plan | Starting paid price (US$) | Best for | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPTOpenAI | Yes | $20/month (Plus)checked 1 Nov 2026 | Image creation and Google Sheets users | Official site for ChatGPT (opens in a new tab) |
| ClaudeAnthropic | Yes | $20/month (Pro, billed monthly)checked 1 Nov 2026 | Long documents and Microsoft 365 users | Official site for Claude (opens in a new tab) |
| DeepSeekDeepSeek | Yes | No paid plan listedchecked 1 Nov 2026 | Free chat on a tight budget | Official site for DeepSeek (opens in a new tab) |
| Google GeminiGoogle | Yes | $4.99/month (Google AI Plus)checked 1 Nov 2026 | Cheap extra image access, Google users | Official site for Google Gemini (opens in a new tab) |
| GrokxAI | Yes | $8/month (X Subscription Plus)checked 1 Nov 2026 | Live web and X search | Official site for Grok (opens in a new tab) |
| Meta AIMeta | Yes | $7.99/month (Meta One Core)checked 1 Nov 2026 | People who already use Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp | Official site for Meta AI (opens in a new tab) |
| Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft | Yes | $9.99/month (Microsoft 365 Personal)checked 1 Nov 2026 | Word, Excel and Outlook users | Official site for Microsoft Copilot (opens in a new tab) |
| Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat)Mistral AI | Yes | $14.99/month (Pro)checked 1 Nov 2026 | A European option with many connectors | Official site for Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) (opens in a new tab) |
| PerplexityPerplexity AI | Yes | Not verifiedchecked 1 Nov 2026 | Research with sources and citations | Official site for Perplexity (opens in a new tab) |
Prices from each vendor's official pricing page on the date shown, before tax. No affiliate links. See all tools.
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