Best Microsoft Copilot alternatives
12 tools
Microsoft Copilot is one of the better-known Chatbots tools, but it is not the only option, and it is not the right fit for every team, budget or workflow. This page collects 12 alternatives that solve the same problem from a different angle, starting with ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude.
Each alternative shares at least one tag with Microsoft Copilot and lives in the same Chatbots category, so the comparison is apples to apples. Open a card to see the pricing type, the platforms it runs on and a short honest description, then follow the link to the official website to try it yourself.
We keep this list current as new Chatbots tools are approved, so it reflects the market in 2026.
ChatGPT
Chatbots
The conversational AI assistant from OpenAI
FeaturedFreemium
Perplexity
Chatbots
Answer engine that cites its sources
Freemium
Claude
Chatbots
Anthropic's AI assistant for thoughtful, long-context work
FeaturedFreemiumYou.com
Chatbots
AI search and chat with multiple models
Freemium
GitHub Copilot
Coding
AI pair programmer inside your editor
FeaturedFreemium
Gemini
Chatbots
Google's multimodal AI assistant
Freemium
ElevenLabs
Audio
Ultra-realistic text to speech and voice cloning
FeaturedFreemium
Character.AI
Chatbots
Create and talk to AI characters
FreemiumSponsored
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Zapier
Productivity
Automate workflows with AI agents and 7,000+ apps
Freemium
Grok
Chatbots
xAI's assistant with real-time access to X
Freemium
Grammarly
Writing
AI writing assistant for grammar, tone, and clarity
FeaturedFreemium
DeepSeek
Chatbots
Open-weight reasoning models with a free chat app
Free
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free alternative to Microsoft Copilot?
- Look for the Free or Freemium badge on the cards below — those tools can be used without paying, at least on an entry plan.
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