Google Gemini Free tier
Google's AI assistant with a free plan.
- Best for
- General questions, writing help and working with Google apps.
- Limits to know
- Usage limits apply, and the best models may be paid.
Free alternatives to ChatGPT
ChatGPT: AI chat assistant. It has a free plan with limits. Here are 3 free or open-source options.
| Tool | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | Free tier | General questions, writing help and working with Google apps. |
| Le Chat (Mistral) | Free tier | General chat as an alternative to the US providers. |
| Ollama | Open source | Private use and no usage limits. |
The alternatives in detail
Le Chat (Mistral) Free tier
An AI assistant from the French company Mistral with a free plan.
- Best for
- General chat as an alternative to the US providers.
- Limits to know
- Usage limits apply. Check current terms.
Ollama Open source
A tool for running open AI models on your own computer.
- Best for
- Private use and no usage limits.
- Limits to know
- You need a fairly capable computer, and local models are usually weaker than the biggest paid ones.
When is ChatGPT still worth paying for?
A free option is often enough, but not always. If you depend on specific features, file compatibility or support, check the limits above first. Visit ChatGPT to compare.