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Start here if you know why you are leaving ChatOn.
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MobileGPTMost similar to ChatOn in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens MobileGPT in a new tab)Need a free plan?
WhatsGPTHas a free plan, rated 3.0 out of 5.
Visit (opens WhatsGPT in a new tab)Want to pay less than ChatOn?
Shmooz AIFrom $3.99/mo, against from $6.99/mo for ChatOn.
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At a glance
Green means better than ChatOn, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ChatOnBaseline | 3.8 | $6.99/mo | Yes | Mobile AI assistant app for chat, writing, document analysis, and voice transcription from AIBY. | |
| MobileGPT | 3.5−0.3 | Free | Yes | AI assistant built into WhatsApp, no app download or account needed - send a photo and it reads the label, or hand off an actual task: Smart Agents send the email, book the calendar slot, post to LinkedIn. | vs ChatOn |
| WhatsGPT | 3.0−0.8 | Free | Yes | GPT-powered chat, voice, and image support across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger - answer customer questions, draft contracts, and generate reports, no app download required. | vs ChatOn |
| Shmooz AI | 3.2−0.6 | $3.99/mo$3 less | No | One AI assistant across WhatsApp, Telegram, and web - chat, generate images with Flux, make short video clips, summarize PDFs, and transcribe voice notes, no app download required. | vs ChatOn |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ChatOn.
MobileGPT
3.5Free
vs ChatOn−0.3
AI assistant built into WhatsApp, no app download or account needed - send a photo and it reads the label, or hand off an actual task: Smart Agents send the email, book the calendar slot, post to LinkedIn.
- GPT-powered AI assistant built directly into WhatsApp
- Image recognition and image generation
- Smart Agents - email, calendar, and social media posting taken as real actions
No separate app download or account creation required
Specific paid-plan pricing isn't published
WhatsGPT
3.0Free
vs ChatOn−0.8
GPT-powered chat, voice, and image support across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger - answer customer questions, draft contracts, and generate reports, no app download required.
- GPT-powered chat across WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger
- Voice message and image support
- Multi-language audio messaging
Works inside messaging apps people already have installed
Specific pricing isn't detailed on the page
Shmooz AI
3.2$3.99/mo
vs ChatOn$3 less−0.6
One AI assistant across WhatsApp, Telegram, and web - chat, generate images with Flux, make short video clips, summarize PDFs, and transcribe voice notes, no app download required.
- Works natively in WhatsApp and Telegram, no app download
- Multi-model access - OpenAI's ChatGPT, Claude, and more
- Flux-powered text-to-image generation
Genuinely multi-modal - text, image, video, and audio in one assistant
No free tier - $3.99/month minimum to start
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ChatOn free?
ChatOn has a free plan, and paid plans start from $6.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to ChatOn?
MobileGPT is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.5 out of 5). Other free options: WhatsGPT.
What is the cheapest alternative to ChatOn?
Among paid plans, Shmooz AI has the lowest starting price (from $3.99/mo). If you need it free, start with MobileGPT.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.