Ranked · best AI chatbot
We scored 5 ai chat assistants on ease of use, value for money, performance and popularity. ChatGPT leads on 4.8 out of 5; the category averages 4.5.
| # | Tool | Star score | Ease | Value | Performance | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChatGPT | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | $20/mo | |
| 2 | Claude | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | $20/mo | |
| 3 | Gemini | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | $20/mo | |
| 4 | Microsoft Copilot | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | $30/mo | |
| 5 | Grok | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | $30/mo |
OpenAI · Beginner · $20/month
The most widely used AI assistant, with reasoning models, voice mode, file analysis, image generation and a large ecosystem of custom GPTs.
Anthropic · Beginner · $20/month
A thoughtful assistant known for long-context reasoning, high quality long-form writing and strong coding with Artifacts and Projects.
Google · Beginner · $20/month
Google's multimodal assistant, deeply integrated with Workspace, Search and Android, with strong image and video understanding.
Microsoft · Beginner · $30/month
AI woven through Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 with document, email and meeting assistance.
xAI · Beginner · $30/month
Realtime-leaning assistant with access to live social data, image generation and a playful tone.