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AI Chatbots & Assistants
13 tools · updated October 2026
AI chatbots and assistants answer questions, draft text, analyse files and help with everyday tasks through a chat window. Compare general assistants from the big labs with specialised and open-source options, and check which ones offer a free plan, mobile apps or an API.
All AI chatbots & assistants
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
Google's AI assistant for writing, planning and research
Microsoft's everyday AI companion for chat and creation
xAI's assistant with real-time answers from the web and X
Open-weight AI models with a free chat app and low-cost API
Meta's assistant for images, answers and shopping ideas
Chat with many AI models from different labs in one app
Chat with AI characters and create your own
Moonshot AI's assistant for agentic coding, slides and research
A supportive personal AI from Inflection AI for friendly conversation
Free chat app powered by open-source AI models
AI answer engine with cited, real-time results
Frequently asked questions
Which AI chatbots & assistants have a free plan?
Of the 13 AI chatbots & assistants listed here, 11 offer a free plan or free tier, including ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok and DeepSeek. Free plans usually come with usage limits, so check each listing for details.
Which AI chatbots & assistants offer an API?
1 of the listed tools mention an API, SDK or developer platform on their official site, including DeepSeek.
Are there AI chatbots & assistants with mobile apps?
Yes. ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Grok and DeepSeek offer iOS or Android apps according to their official sites.
How do you choose which AI chatbots & assistants to list?
We list tools that are live, publicly available and clearly built around AI. Every description is written by our team from the tool's official website, and fields we cannot verify, such as a starting price, are left empty. Listings are not paid placements.