ChatGPT
GoodThe most used AI assistant. Chat, images, voice.
Which free AI chatbot is best?
The big free AI assistants, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude and Microsoft Copilot, are close enough that the best one is the one you will actually use. All have free plans that write, explain, summarize and answer questions. Perplexity is best when you want sources linked for every answer. Never paste passwords, bank details or private medical records into any of them.
Sites last checked 16 Oct 2026. How we test
No single pick here. Each option below has its own report card.
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Google Gemini
GoodGoogle's assistant, tied into Gmail and Docs.
Claude
GoodStrong at writing, long documents and code.
Microsoft Copilot
GoodMicrosoft's assistant, built into Windows and Edge.
Perplexity
GoodAI answers with sources linked.
Skip these
DeepSeek
SkipCapable free AI, but your chats are stored in China.
Good to know
- AI assistants can state wrong facts confidently. Check anything important, like health, money or legal answers.
- We make no pick here because this site is partly written with AI help, and we would rather not judge ourselves.