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6 alternatives · updated Sep 2026

The best TextGPT alternatives in 2026

6 tools that do the job TextGPT does. Each one is measured against TextGPT 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 TextGPT.

  1. Want the closest match?

    Clico

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

    Visit (opens Clico in a new tab)

  2. Need a free plan?

    Carly AI

    Has a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.

    Visit (opens Carly AI in a new tab)

  3. Want the lowest price?

    Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)

    From $13.33/mo, the lowest starting price here.

    Visit (opens Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) in a new tab)

  4. Want the best rated?

    Saidar

    Rated 3.5 out of 5 in our review, against 3.2 for TextGPT.

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At a glance

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

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
TextGPTBaseline3.2FreeYesReach an AI assistant by SMS from any phone - no app, no data connection, no smartphone required.
Clico3.7+0.5$19.9/moYesAsks what's on your screen instead of asking you to copy-paste it in.vs TextGPT
Saidar3.5+0.3FreeYesAn email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open.vs TextGPT
EmailTriager3.4+0.2FreeYesOrganises the inbox and drafts replies in the background, so email becomes reviewing and sending rather than composing.vs TextGPT
Ellie3.5+0.3Not listedNoEllie reads your sent mail, learns your tone and sign-offs, then drafts replies overnight in your own voice - ready to review by morning, for Gmail and Outlook.vs TextGPT
Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)4.3+1.1$13.33/moNoIncluded free with any paid Zoom plan, across one of the largest install bases herevs TextGPT
Carly AI3.9+0.7$30/moYesEmail-native AI assistant that runs scheduling, CRM and research tasks by CCvs TextGPT

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches TextGPT.

  1. Clico

    3.7$19.9/mo

    vs TextGPT+0.5

    Asks what's on your screen instead of asking you to copy-paste it in.

    • Reads on-screen content directly, no copy-paste required
    • Works across Mac apps, Chrome and the web
    • Voice activation for natural-language queries

    Removes the copy-paste round trip most people skip a chat window over

    Screen-reading access across open apps is a meaningful permission grant

    Visit Clico (opens Clico in a new tab)ReviewCompare with TextGPT

  2. Saidar

    3.5Free

    vs TextGPT+0.3

    An email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open.

    • Email and calendar management over iMessage
    • Daily schedule summaries
    • Surfaces messages needing a decision

    Lives in a thread you already have open, removing a step rather than adding one

    Needs standing access to your email and calendar, a very large grant

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  3. vs TextGPT+0.2

    Organises the inbox and drafts replies in the background, so email becomes reviewing and sending rather than composing.

    • Incoming email organised automatically
    • Replies drafted in the background before you open them
    • Review-and-send rather than compose-from-scratch

    Attacks context switching, which is the real cost of email

    Requires read and compose access to your mailbox

    Visit EmailTriager (opens EmailTriager in a new tab)ReviewCompare with TextGPT

  4. Ellie

    3.5Not listed

    vs TextGPT+0.3

    Ellie reads your sent mail, learns your tone and sign-offs, then drafts replies overnight in your own voice - ready to review by morning, for Gmail and Outlook.

    • Learns individual writing voice from sent mail - tone, sign-offs, phrasing
    • Drafts replies overnight, ready to review each morning
    • Custom plain-English rules for automatic email categorization

    Explicit privacy stance - won't train general models on your email

    Reply limits apply due to AI generation costs

    Visit Ellie (opens Ellie in a new tab)ReviewCompare with TextGPT

  5. vs TextGPT+1.1

    Included free with any paid Zoom plan, across one of the largest install bases here.

    • Automatic meeting summaries and task extraction
    • Built-in writing assistant across Zoom's chat and email surfaces
    • Included at no extra cost on paid Zoom Workplace plans

    Zero-adoption-friction distribution built directly into existing Zoom usage

    Not available on Zoom's free Basic tier

    Visit Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) (opens Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) in a new tab)ReviewCompare with TextGPT

  6. Carly AI

    3.9$30/mo

    vs TextGPT+0.7

    Email-native AI assistant that runs scheduling, CRM and research tasks by CC.

    • Assistant invoked by copying it on an email thread
    • 120+ integrations across calendar, CRM and data sources
    • Custom agents for recurring team workflows

    Zero-onboarding interface for teams that live in email

    Email-only interaction is awkward for tasks needing visual review

    Visit Carly AI (opens Carly AI in a new tab)ReviewCompare with TextGPT

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is TextGPT free?

TextGPT has a free plan.

What is the best free alternative to TextGPT?

Carly AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: Clico, Saidar, EmailTriager.

What is the cheapest alternative to TextGPT?

Among paid plans, Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) has the lowest starting price (from $13.33/mo). If you need it free, start with Carly 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.