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8 alternatives · updated Aug 2026

The best CheatGPT alternatives in 2026

8 tools that do the job CheatGPT does. Each one is measured against CheatGPT on price, free plan and our rating, so you can see what you gain by switching.

Shortlist by what you need

Start here if you know why you are leaving CheatGPT.

  1. Want the closest match?

    NoteGPT

    Most similar to CheatGPT in what it does, its category and its price.

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  2. Need a free plan?

    Mindgrasp AI

    Has a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5.

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  3. Want the best rated?

    Course Hero

    Rated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for CheatGPT.

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At a glance

Green means better than CheatGPT, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
CheatGPTBaseline3.6$2.99/moYesAI study assistant pooling six language models into one subscription for tutoring, quizzes, and PDF analysis.
NoteGPT3.2−0.4FreeYesSummarises the lecture, makes the flashcards, and also ships a humanizer.vs CheatGPT
Vertech Academy3.6Same$29/mo$26.01 moreNoStudy platform built around prompts that quiz you rather than answer you.vs CheatGPT
Sovi.AI3.9+0.3FreeYesHomework, notes, lecture recording and AP prep in one study app, with human tutors behind it.vs CheatGPT
Mindgrasp AI4.1+0.5$10/mo$7.01 moreYesTurns lecture recordings specifically into study materialsvs CheatGPT
Geleza3.4−0.2$9/mo$6.01 moreYesAI study platform with a math solver, PDF chat, quiz and essay tools, and a choice of GPT-4o, Claude and Mistral models.vs CheatGPT
StudyX3.4−0.2FreeYesHomework solver, note taker, flashcards and quizzes from any PDF, lecture or video.vs CheatGPT
MathGPT3.8+0.2FreeYesMath-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box.vs CheatGPT
Course Hero4.0+0.4$9/mo$6.01 moreYesA study-document marketplace since 2006, now with AI tutoring addedvs CheatGPT

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches CheatGPT.

  1. NoteGPT

    3.2Free

    vs CheatGPT−0.4

    Summarises the lecture, makes the flashcards, and also ships a humanizer.

    • YouTube and document summarisation with transcription
    • Flashcard and quiz generation
    • Multi-language PDF translation

    Summarise-to-flashcard-to-quiz is the pipeline students actually need

    Ships a humanizer beside a detector inside a study platform

  2. vs CheatGPT$26.01 moreSame

    Study platform built around prompts that quiz you rather than answer you.

    • ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and DeepSeek in one workspace
    • Prompts designed to quiz rather than answer
    • Subject-specific tutors and a personal prompt library

    Targets the illusion of competence, the real failure in studying

    A wrapper around models students can access directly

  3. Sovi.AI

    3.9Free

    vs CheatGPT+0.3

    Homework, notes, lecture recording and AP prep in one study app, with human tutors behind it.

    • Ask Sovi problem solving from image or text with worked steps
    • Live lecture recording with transcription and summary
    • PDF chat, summarisation and quiz generation

    Lecture recording addresses the note-taking gap directly

    Essay drafting for students is open to obvious misuse

  4. Mindgrasp AI

    4.1$10/mo

    vs CheatGPT$7.01 more+0.5

    Turns lecture recordings specifically into study materials.

    • Converts lecture recordings and notes into study materials
    • Summaries, flashcards, and quizzes grounded in specific source content
    • Works from a student's own uploaded material

    Study materials grounded in actual course content, not generic summaries

    Quality depends on the clarity of the original uploaded recording or notes

  5. Geleza

    3.4$9/mo

    vs CheatGPT$6.01 more−0.2

    AI study platform with a math solver, PDF chat, quiz and essay tools, and a choice of GPT-4o, Claude and Mistral models.

    • Step-by-step math solver and PDF chat
    • Quiz, flashcard, worksheet and study-planner tools
    • Essay writer, paraphraser and grammar fixer

    A wide set of study tools in one account

    Tool counts and student numbers are inconsistent or unverified

  6. StudyX

    3.4Free

    vs CheatGPT−0.2

    Homework solver, note taker, flashcards and quizzes from any PDF, lecture or video.

    • Step-by-step homework solutions and maths solver
    • Notes, flashcards and quizzes from lectures or PDFs
    • PDF and video summarisers

    Flashcards and quizzes from a lecture support retrieval practice

    Ships an AI Humanizer for defeating detectors, and sells to students

  7. MathGPT

    3.8Free

    vs CheatGPT+0.2

    Math-first homework helper that also runs PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT off the same input box.

    • Step-by-step math problem solving from typed or photographed input
    • Switchable PhysicsGPT, ChemGPT and AccountingGPT modes
    • Lecture summarizer and video gallery

    Four subjects covered from one shared interface

    Easy to misuse as an answer shortcut rather than a study aid

  8. Course Hero

    4.0$9/mo

    vs CheatGPT$6.01 more+0.4

    A study-document marketplace since 2006, now with AI tutoring added.

    • Large library of course-specific study documents and notes
    • AI-powered tutoring and step-by-step explanations
    • Content shared and uploaded by students across many schools

    Extensive library of real, course-specific study materials

    Full document access requires a paid subscription

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is CheatGPT free?

CheatGPT has a free plan, and paid plans start from $2.99/mo.

What is the best free alternative to CheatGPT?

Mindgrasp AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.1 out of 5). Other free options: Course Hero, Sovi.AI, MathGPT.

What is the cheapest alternative to CheatGPT?

Among paid plans, Geleza has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Mindgrasp AI.

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.