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ChatsonicMost similar to Microsoft Copilot in what it does, its category and its price.
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Google GeminiHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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Shmooz AIFrom $3.99/mo, against from $20/mo for Microsoft Copilot.
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Jasper ChatRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Microsoft Copilot.
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At a glance
Green means better than Microsoft Copilot, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Microsoft CopilotBaseline | 4.3 | $20/mo | Yes | Microsoft's consumer assistant, built into Windows and Edge | |
| Chatsonic | 4.1−0.2 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | Writesonic's chatbot, built with search grounding and images included | vs Microsoft Copilot |
| Google Gemini | 4.4+0.1 | $20/moSame price | Yes | Multimodal from the ground up, deeply tied to Google's ecosystem | vs Microsoft Copilot |
 MobileGPT | 3.5−0.8 | 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 Microsoft Copilot |
 Zabaware Ultra Hal | 3.0−1.3 | Not listed | No | Ultra Hal, a long-running conversational AI companion that learns from your conversations, with a desktop assistant edition and a browser demo. | vs Microsoft Copilot |
 iChatWithGPT | 3.1−1.2 | Free | Yes | Chat with GPT-5.6 and Claude 4.8 straight from iMessage, Siri, or CarPlay - no app, no signup, no identifying information required. | vs Microsoft Copilot |
 Chathub | 3.4−0.9 | Free | Yes | One question, every answer - compare GPT-5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 3, Grok, and 20+ other models side by side under a single subscription, used by 300,000+ people. | vs Microsoft Copilot |
| Shmooz AI | 3.2−1.1 | $3.99/mo$16.01 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 Microsoft Copilot |
| Jasper Chat | 4.0−0.3 | $39/mo$19 more | No | Jasper's chat interface, grounded in a company's own brand voice | vs Microsoft Copilot |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Microsoft Copilot.
Chatsonic
4.1$15/mo
vs Microsoft Copilot$5 less−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
Google Gemini
4.4$20/mo
vs Microsoft CopilotSame price+0.1
Multimodal from the ground up, deeply tied to Google's ecosystem.
- Native multimodal understanding of text, image, video, and audio
- Deep integration with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Workspace
- Deep Research for autonomous multi-source report synthesis
Native multimodal design rather than bolted-on media support
Full value depends on already using Google Workspace regularly
MobileGPT
3.5Free
vs Microsoft Copilot−0.8
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
Zabaware Ultra Hal
3.0Not listed
vs Microsoft Copilot−1.3
Ultra Hal, a long-running conversational AI companion that learns from your conversations, with a desktop assistant edition and a browser demo.
- Ultra Hal conversational AI companion
- Learns from your conversations over time
- Browser demo requiring no install
Try it in the browser before installing anything
Will not match current frontier models on knowledge or reasoning
iChatWithGPT
3.1Free
vs Microsoft Copilot−1.2
Chat with GPT-5.6 and Claude 4.8 straight from iMessage, Siri, or CarPlay - no app, no signup, no identifying information required.
- Works natively inside iMessage - no app install
- Multi-model access - GPT-5.6, Claude 4.8, Google Search, Nano Banana
- Voice interaction through Siri across iPhone, Watch, and CarPlay
Genuinely frictionless - no app download or account creation needed
Apple ecosystem only - no Android or cross-platform equivalent
Chathub
3.4Free
vs Microsoft Copilot−0.9
One question, every answer - compare GPT-5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 3, Grok, and 20+ other models side by side under a single subscription, used by 300,000+ people.
- Side-by-side comparison across GPT-5, Claude 4.5, Gemini 3, Grok, and 20+ models
- AI image generation via FLUX.2, Stable Diffusion, and Nano Banana
- File and document analysis with web search integration
Genuinely broad model access under one subscription instead of many
Free tier is limited compared to the paid comparison breadth
Shmooz AI
3.2$3.99/mo
vs Microsoft Copilot$16.01 less−1.1
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
Jasper Chat
4.0$39/mo
vs Microsoft Copilot$19 more−0.3
Jasper's chat interface, grounded in a company's own brand voice.
- Grounded in a company's own brand voice and style guidelines
- Integrated within Jasper's broader marketing content platform
- Shared workspace and context with Jasper's other content tools
Brand-voice grounding is a genuine differentiator for marketing teams
No free tier, requires a Jasper subscription to access at all
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Copilot free?
Microsoft Copilot has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft Copilot?
Google Gemini is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Chatsonic, MobileGPT, Chathub.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Copilot?
Among paid plans, Shmooz AI has the lowest starting price (from $3.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Google Gemini.
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.