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The Best ChatGPT Alternatives in 2026

15 alternatives4 free · 2 open source

Looking for something like ChatGPT? Here are 15 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are free or have a free plan and 2 are open source.

About ChatGPTapps.apple.com/app/id6448311069
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OpenAI provides an iOS app for accessing ChatGPT, its AI assistant, on an iPhone or iPad.

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PlatformsiOS, Web

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1Gemini FreemiumNot statediOS, Web
2DeepSeek —Not statediOS, Web
3Keynote FreemiumNot statediOS, Web
4Body Clock —Not statediOS, Web
5BlackMagic Camera —Not statediOS, Web
6Google Slides —Not statediOS, Web
7Color Widgets —Not statediOS, Web
8Picsew —Not statediOS, Web
9NetNewsWire —Not statediOS, Web
10Highlights Free trialNot statediOS, Web
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Gemini

apps.apple.com/us/app/google-gemini/id6477489729Freemium
Also covers downloads, ios, and screenshots · same kind of website · free plan

Google Gemini is an AI assistant app from Google, available on iPhone and iPad with optional in-app purchases.

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DeepSeek

apps.apple.com/us/app/deepseek-ai-assistant/id…
Also covers downloads and ios · same kind of website

DeepSeek provides an AI assistant app for iPhone with its own App Store listing.

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Keynote

apps.apple.com/app/id361285480Freemium
Also covers downloads, ios, and screenshots · same kind of website · free plan

Keynote lets users design and present slide presentations on iPhone and iPad.

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Picsew

apps.apple.com/app/id1208145167
Also covers downloads, ios, and screenshots · same kind of website

Picsew stitches screenshots and offers annotation and mockup tools on iPhone and iPad.

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ProTube

apps.apple.com/app/protube-block-ads-on-video/…Freemium
Also covers downloads, ios, and screenshots · free plan

ProTube: Video Browser is an iPhone and iPad app that works as a browser for video websites.

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VLC

apps.apple.com/app/id650377962FreeOpen source
Also covers downloads and ios · open source · free

VLC for iPhone and iPad is a free, open-source media player from VideoLAN, with support for local files, network streams, subtitles and playback speed controls.

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What is the best alternative to ChatGPT?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ChatGPT are Gemini, DeepSeek, and Keynote.
Is there a free alternative to ChatGPT?
Yes. Gemini, Keynote, and ProTube are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to ChatGPT?
Yes: VLC and UTM.

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