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Brave LeoMost similar to Duck.ai in what it does, its category and its price.
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PoeHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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ChatsonicFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Meta AIRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Duck.ai.
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At a glance
Green means better than Duck.ai, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duck.aiBaseline | 4.3 | Free | Yes | Private AI chat from DuckDuckGo with several models and no account needed | |
| Brave Leo | 4.1−0.2 | $14/mo | Yes | Built into a privacy browser, with a choice of underlying models | vs Duck.ai |
| Poe | 4.2−0.1 | $4.99/mo | Yes | Quora's marketplace of AI models and creator-built bots | vs Duck.ai |
| Chatsonic | 4.1−0.2 | $15/mo | Yes | Writesonic's chatbot, built with search grounding and images included | vs Duck.ai |
 KnowItAll AI Chat | 3.7−0.6 | Free | Yes | IPhone chatbot and writing assistant giving access to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok from one app, free to download. | vs Duck.ai |
 Chunky | 3.3−1.0 | Free | Yes | Train a chatbot on your PDFs, website, or Google Sheets using the ChatGPT API and OpenAI Embeddings, then embed it with one line of code - free forever plan included. | vs Duck.ai |
| Meta AI | 4.2−0.1 | Free | Yes | Built into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook by default | vs Duck.ai |
 Shortly AI | 3.1−1.2 | Not listed | No | One chat interface, 100+ LLMs - Gemini, GPT, Claude, Mistral, and more - without juggling separate subscriptions. | vs Duck.ai |
 GPTGO | 3.7−0.6 | Free | Yes | A hybrid search engine that pairs Google results with unlimited free ChatGPT answers. | vs Duck.ai |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Duck.ai.
Brave Leo
4.1$14/mo
vs Duck.ai−0.2
Built into a privacy browser, with a choice of underlying models.
- Built directly into the Brave browser side panel
- Conversations not used for model training
- Anonymized requests before reaching AI providers
Privacy-first design consistent with Brave's broader brand
Full value tied to already using the Brave browser
Poe
4.2$4.99/mo
vs Duck.ai−0.1
Quora's marketplace of AI models and creator-built bots.
- Access to models from many providers in one subscription
- Creator marketplace for custom, publishable bots
- Built by Quora, leveraging existing content-platform experience
Genuine multi-provider model access without separate subscriptions
Message limits across multiple models can be used up quickly
Chatsonic
4.1$15/mo
vs Duck.ai−0.2
Writesonic's chatbot, built with search grounding and images included.
- Real-time web search grounding by default
- Built-in image generation within chat
- Voice input and output
Search grounding keeps answers current without extra setup
Less distinctive for users who don't already use Writesonic
KnowItAll AI Chat
3.7Free
vs Duck.ai−0.6
IPhone chatbot and writing assistant giving access to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok from one app, free to download.
- Access to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok from one app
- A 4.7 out of 5 App Store rating from 1,500-plus ratings
- Updated as recently as December 2025
A single app instead of switching between four provider apps
A third-party wrapper, not an official app from any model provider
Chunky
3.3Free
vs Duck.ai−1.0
Train a chatbot on your PDFs, website, or Google Sheets using the ChatGPT API and OpenAI Embeddings, then embed it with one line of code - free forever plan included.
- Built on the ChatGPT API and OpenAI Embeddings for contextual, natural responses
- Train on PDFs, website URLs (auto-extraction), or Google Sheets
- One-line-of-code website embed, or a shareable public testing link
Free Forever plan with no credit card required to start
Built on top of OpenAI's API, so quality and cost are tied to a third-party model
Meta AI
4.2Free
vs Duck.ai−0.1
Built into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook by default.
- Built directly into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook
- Built on Meta's Llama model family
- In-conversation access within existing chat threads
Unmatched built-in distribution across widely used social apps
Less specialized for professional or technical tasks than dedicated competitors
Shortly AI
3.1Not listed
vs Duck.ai−1.2
One chat interface, 100+ LLMs - Gemini, GPT, Claude, Mistral, and more - without juggling separate subscriptions.
- Access to 100+ LLMs (Gemini, GPT, Claude, Mistral, and more) in one interface
- Unified chat platform, no separate subscriptions required
- Chat history and search
Single subscription covers 100+ models instead of many separate accounts
Specific pricing isn't detailed on the main page
GPTGO
3.7Free
vs Duck.ai−0.6
A hybrid search engine that pairs Google results with unlimited free ChatGPT answers.
- Combines standard Google search results with a ChatGPT-generated answer on one page
- Chrome extension redirects default search to the hybrid results page
- No sign-up or OpenAI account required to access ChatGPT-style responses
Removes the OpenAI account and usage-limit barrier to accessing ChatGPT-style answers
No official mobile app, only a website and Chrome extension
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Duck.ai free?
Duck.ai has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Duck.ai?
Poe is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Meta AI, Brave Leo, Chatsonic.
What is the cheapest alternative to Duck.ai?
Among paid plans, Poe has the lowest starting price (from $4.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Poe.
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.