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2 alternatives · updated Jul 2026

The best Pi alternatives in 2026

2 tools that do the job Pi does. Each one is measured against Pi 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 Pi.

  1. Want the closest match?

    Character.AI

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

    Visit (opens Character.AI in a new tab)

  2. Need a free plan?

    Komo

    Has a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.

    Visit (opens Komo in a new tab)

At a glance

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

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
PiBaseline4.2FreeYesBuilt for supportive conversation, then deprioritized after Microsoft's 2024 deal
Character.AI4.3+0.1$4.99/moYesFounded by Transformer co-inventors, later licensed back to Googlevs Pi
Komo4.0−0.2$8/moYesNo longer an AI search engine, now a sales revenue automation platformvs Pi

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches Pi.

  1. Character.AI

    4.3$4.99/mo

    vs Pi+0.1

    Founded by Transformer co-inventors, later licensed back to Google.

    • Character-based, persona-driven conversation platform
    • Founded by original Transformer architecture co-authors
    • Large library of user-created and official characters

    Deep, research-grade technical pedigree behind its founders

    Has faced serious public safety scrutiny and litigation, worth researching directly

    Visit Character.AI (opens Character.AI in a new tab)ReviewCompare with Pi

  2. Komo

    4.0$8/mo

    vs Pi−0.2

    No longer an AI search engine, now a sales revenue automation platform.

    • Sales signal monitoring across markets and accounts
    • CRM, email, calendar, and LinkedIn integration
    • Automated meeting briefs and outreach drafts

    Signal-based selling approach is a genuinely useful sales research capability

    No longer serves the AI search or general chatbot use case this category implies

    Visit Komo (opens Komo in a new tab)ReviewCompare with Pi

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Pi free?

Pi has a free plan.

What is the best free alternative to Pi?

Character.AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Komo.

What is the cheapest alternative to Pi?

Among paid plans, Character.AI has the lowest starting price (from $4.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Character.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.