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IntegrityMost similar to Tila in what it does, its category and its price.
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AlpineHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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MerlioFrom $14.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AI MagicxRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Tila.
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At a glance
Green means better than Tila, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TilaBaseline | 3.8 | Free | Yes | An infinite canvas where each tile is a different model, and tiles feed each other. | |
| Integrity | 3.7−0.1 | $12/mo | Yes | Workspace combining notes, visual canvases and AI chat in one project brain | vs Tila |
| Alpine | 3.9+0.1 | Free | Yes | Docs, tasks, chat and AI in one workspace that files itself. | vs Tila |
 Krater | 3.6−0.2 | $16.67/mo | No | All-in-one AI workspace that puts ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and 400+ other models behind one credit-based subscription. | vs Tila |
| Merlio | 3.7−0.1 | $14.99/mo | No | All-in-one AI workspace bundling chat, image, video, and code generation from 40-plus models. | vs Tila |
| AI Magicx | 3.8Same | $19/mo | No | AI Magicx bundles 50-plus AI tools, including logo design, image generation, chatbots, and code assistance, into one subscription workspace. | vs Tila |
 Lxi | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | A collaborative AI canvas for research, planning and writing, built as an alternative to the chat window. Beta. | vs Tila |
 ChaiBar | 3.3−0.5 | Not listed | No | ChatGPT and DALL-E combined into one Mac menu-bar assistant - send emails, draft documents, schedule appointments, and generate images without switching apps. | vs Tila |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Tila.
Integrity
3.7$12/mo
vs Tila−0.1
Workspace combining notes, visual canvases and AI chat in one project brain.
- Structured notes and infinite canvas in one workspace
- AI chat with access to notes and canvas context
- Project-level organisation across formats
Assistant reads project context instead of pasted excerpts
Consolidation only pays off after migrating from an existing notes tool
Alpine
3.9Free
vs Tila+0.1
Docs, tasks, chat and AI in one workspace that files itself.
- Documents, tasks and chat in one workspace
- Forum and activity feed for team discussion
- AI available across every surface
Replaces several separate tools with one workspace
Young product against entrenched competitors
Krater
3.6$16.67/mo
vs Tila−0.2
All-in-one AI workspace that puts ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and 400+ other models behind one credit-based subscription.
- Chat with 400+ models including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Mistral and DeepSeek
- Image and video generation, editing and upscaling
- Code generation and debugging with live previews
One subscription and login for hundreds of models and tools
Credits are not explained, so cost per task is hard to compare
Merlio
3.7$14.99/mo
vs Tila−0.1
All-in-one AI workspace bundling chat, image, video, and code generation from 40-plus models.
- Access to 40-plus AI models across chat, image, video, and code from one login
- Shortcut commands like '//' for task-specific generation
- YouTube video summarization in one click
Consolidates multiple AI subscriptions into one bill, which can cut total spend
No perpetual free plan, unlike some bundler competitors
AI Magicx
3.8$19/mo
vs TilaSame
AI Magicx bundles 50-plus AI tools, including logo design, image generation, chatbots, and code assistance, into one subscription workspace.
- 50+ AI tools spanning image, text, code, and audio in one workspace
- Multi-model chat access across GPT, Claude, and Gemini
- DeepResearch AI for cited, multi-step research reports
Broad tool coverage can replace several single-purpose subscriptions
No persistent free plan, only a no-card trial
Lxi
3.4Free
vs Tila−0.4
A collaborative AI canvas for research, planning and writing, built as an alternative to the chat window. Beta.
- Collaborative canvas for working with AI, not a linear chat
- Real-time team collaboration on the same canvas
- Function nodes: apply one prompt across multiple inputs
Canvas format fits non-linear work (research, planning) better than chat scrollback
Still in beta testing, and no pricing is published on lxi.ai
ChaiBar
3.3Not listed
vs Tila−0.5
ChatGPT and DALL-E combined into one Mac menu-bar assistant - send emails, draft documents, schedule appointments, and generate images without switching apps.
- ChatGPT and DALL-E combined in one Mac assistant
- Menu-bar accessible - no app switching required
- Task automation (emails, documents, scheduling)
Native Mac integration reduces friction versus switching to a browser tab
Mac-only - no Windows or Linux version
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Tila free?
Tila has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Tila?
Alpine is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: Integrity, Lxi.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tila?
Among paid plans, Integrity has the lowest starting price (from $12/mo). If you need it free, start with Alpine.
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.