20 ChatGPT Alternatives at a Glance

The growing popularity of ChatGPT has led to increased interest in tools that offer generative AI. Although ChatGPT is a popular tool, there are numerous other useful alternatives on the market. So if you want to try other services that offer a ChatGPT-like experience, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we've listed a number of ChatGPT alternatives for you to try.

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In general, the wide selection on the market can be differentiated according to intended use. Depending on specialization, the following picture emerges:

Popular alternatives: These include, above all, Google Gemini for real-time search and increased productivity, with integrations into Google products, and Microsoft Copilot for users within the Microsoft ecosystem, integrated into Office applications. Claude, known for its human-like and creative text generation, and Perplexity AI, AI that specializes in source-referenced answers, are also popular tools.

Specialized alternatives: A variety of tools have been developed for specific use cases, such as programming, content creation, open source, or specific research purposes. These include, for example, GitHub Copilot for working with code, Jasper AI for marketing, and Elicit with a strong focus on research and data collection. Meta AI, on the other hand, integrates with social platforms.All tools available to users are continuously being developed. Significant progress in AI development was made in 2025 in particular. Here are some key changes from well-known providers at a glance.

1. YouChat

You.com was the first well-known search engine to integrate a chat assistant into its search results and make it publicly available. In YouChat, you can ask questions just like in ChatGPT and receive answers from YouChat. YouChat uses current content from the internet for its answers and also lists the sources from which the information for the answer was obtained. In addition, the answers can be enriched with media such as tables, images, videos, code, or diagrams. YouChat can be used both free of charge and for a fee. The two paid plans, YouPro and YouMax, offer access to all available AI models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and cost $20 and $200 per month. The Pro plan costs about $20/month when billed monthly, but is cheaper when billed annually, and offers up to ~64,000 tokens in usage.

2. Jasper Chat

Another ChatGPT alternative is Jasper Chat. Jasper is a powerful tool especially for marketing teams, for creating brand-compliant content and integrating SEO tools. In response to ChatGPT, Jasper released the Jasper Chat feature about three weeks later. Jasper Chat is based on OpenAI's GPT-4 model, which has been specifically optimized for marketing applications. It offers high accuracy and relevance in the content it generates, e.g., texts for blog articles, ads, social media, and more. Jasper ensures enterprise-level data protection and offers an LLM-agnostic architecture that prioritizes data protection and privacy. Jasper Chat is a paid service, with users paying $59/month for the Pro plan. The price for the Business Plan is calculated individually. Users often compare the cost of Jasper with free alternatives such as ChatGPT, mainly due to its advanced features and higher prices as a disadvantage.

Jasper Chat has offered the option of integrating Google search results into its responses for some time now. This feature is extremely useful, as it allows current and relevant information to be incorporated directly into the responses. Similar to Jasper, ChatGPT now also offers the option of using web searches to enrich responses with the latest information. The sources from which the answers originate are displayed below the answer in Jasper Chat:

3. Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat)

It was only a matter of time before Bing followed suit with an integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology. Copilot (formerly Bing Chat) as an AI productivity platform is much more than just a search engine. As a generative assistant in the Microsoft 365 version, Copilot is deeply integrated into Office apps, so applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams are integrated for research and data analysis. There is also a separate search component (“Copilot Search”). Microsoft Copilot uses GPT-4o, the latest model from OpenAI, which is optimized for a wide range of applications. The chatbot responds to the user's question with an answer and relevant search results. It has access to the internet and uses external websites to generate chat responses, enabling it to answer questions on current topics. The on-device AI feature for Windows 11 is commendable, as it enables text generation in the Notepad app with local AI models even without an internet connection or Microsoft 365 subscription. Copilot requires a Microsoft account and is available in either a free version or the commercial Copilot Pro plan ($22/month/user). Users with a separate Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription can also use Copilot in the desktop versions of these applications.

4. Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard)

Similar to Microsoft, Google has also launched its own AI chatbot called Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) as part of its AI platform. This is integrated into the familiar Google search engine and, just like Microsoft Copilot, automatically answers users' search queries. Gemini (formerly Bard) can also be used outside of Google search. Gemini is also based on a large language model with improved multilingual, reasoning, and coding capabilities. Due to the multimodality of the model, text, audio, video, and code are supported, making it ideal for creative writing as well as technical applications. The most powerful model with an extended context window and deep-think mode for complex tasks is currently Gemini 2.5 Pro. It is available globally in numerous countries and in over 40 languages, including German. Access to basic features with limited usage options is available in the free version, while Gemini Advanced costs $19.99/month and allows users extended access to features and models.

5. ChatFlash from Neuroflash

A frequently recommended alternative is the chatbot from the Neuroflash content suite in Hamburg (just like moinAI). Neuroflash aims to score points with its chatbot by focusing on German-language texts. The bot was developed specifically for consistent and brand-compliant text creation. ChatFlash is available both via an integrated editor and a browser extension that can be used directly in applications such as Google Docs, email, or social media. With ChatFlash, users can create content in their own style based on uploaded knowledge. Just like ChatGPT, Neuroflash can generate text or code. The provider offers a free version as well as four paid options, which cost €9 (Lite plan), €30 (Starter plan), and €72 per user (Pro plan) per month. ChatFlash uses GPT-4.

6. Chatsonic

Chatsonic is a feature of the AI text generator Writesonic and one of the best alternatives to ChatGPT for English texts. The tool uses various multimodal AI models, including GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro, to respond to and output various queries. The tool offers a selection of different personas, including poets and accountants. A particular strength of Chatsonic is its integration with Google's Knowledge Graph, which provides up-to-date information in its responses. It also supports 25+ languages, including German. Chatsonic can be used free of charge for private purposes, while businesses must pay to use it. For some time now, users of GPT-5 and GPT-4o / 4.1 mini have also been able to carry out Internet searches and thus obtain information on current events:

7. Claude (Anthropic)

The AI chatbot Claude is available in various models, with Anthropic's latest and most intelligent AI model being Claude Opus 4.5. It was released on November 24, 2025, and is considered the world's best model for programming, agent workflows, and general computer use. (Antrophic, 2025) Other models include:

1. Claude 3 Haiku / Claude 3.5 Haiku
2. Claude 3.5 Sonnet / Claude 3.7 Sonnet
3. Claude 3 Opus
4. Claude Code
5. Claude 4 (Opus & Sonnet)
   

Sonnet offers advanced text generation capabilities and can be used for particularly complex tasks. Claude Code is geared toward code generation and programming and offers developers powerful tools for creating and optimizing software. The latest generation, Claude 4, includes the Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 models. Since May 2025, these have offered advanced features such as code execution, Model Context Protocol, and a Files API. The MCP feature is a combination of memory, code, and planning that allows Claude to plan tasks for the long term, remember previous contexts, and pursue structured solutions. For more information on MCP, see our article: “What is an MCP server? Simply explained with practical examples.” MCP is available to all paying users on Claude's Pro and Max subscriptions.

The latest model, Claude Opus 4.5, offers significantly improved capabilities in coding, agent workflows, and “computer use.” Better results would be achieved especially in complex tasks, such as Excel automation, in-depth research, document and spreadsheet creation, and coding. At the same time, Claude Sonnet 4.5 was released, a model that is powerful and efficient in use. According to Anthropic, it improves reasoning, math, and coding skills and is suitable for longer sessions and agent workflows.  Since summer 2025, the Claude API has optionally supported structured outputs (e.g., JSON) to reliably deliver responses in the schema desired by developers. This feature is available in public beta for Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.1.

In addition, Anthropic is further developing the Computer Use feature. It enables Claude to control the mouse pointer and fill out forms. The AI can thus control processes autonomously. This is still in a limited beta version.

8. Perplexity AI

Perplexity is an AI-powered research and response tool: it combines automatic web search with language model outputs and provides answers with source references instead of just links. It offers similar natural language capabilities to ChatGPT. However, Perplexity accesses up-to-date information from the internet in real time and returns accurate answers with corresponding source references. So it works more like a search engine in the academic and scientific field than an author, but still generates original content.

Perplexity uses both its own models and external large language models. In addition to GPT-5.1, the AI models used include OpenAI's advanced language model and Claude 4.0 Sonnet. Its own model series is called Sonar and is optimized for fast, source-based answers. With the new Deep Research feature, Perplexity takes its research capabilities to a whole new level: within minutes, the tool analyzes hundreds of sources, creates comprehensive reports, and allows export as PDF – ideal for complex topics such as finance, marketing, or technology.

Like ChatGPT, Perplexity AI can change previous answers if, for example, you ask it to write the text in a shorter, funnier, or more creative way. However, ChatGPT is more sensitive in comparison and can better understand subtleties, making for a completely different experience. Perplexity AI offers a free plan—with limited use of the Deep Research feature (up to five queries per day)—as well as a Pro version with more features, such as unlimited use of the Deep Research feature, for $20 per month.

9. GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is a good alternative to ChatGPT when it comes to generating code instead of text. It is an extension for popular editors such as Neovim, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. With support for various programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, Go, C# and C++, developers can efficiently and quickly create high-quality code.

Since 2025, GitHub Copilot has been using several advanced AI models, including

GPT-5: complex logic and deep understanding

Claude Opus 4: accurate and context-aware code suggestions

Google Gemini 2.5 Pro: strong mathematical and scientific capabilities

GitHub Copilot offers a free trial period for every user. The tool is also free for verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source projects. GitHub Copilot already has over 20 million users worldwide, including over 90% of Fortune 100 companies (see report here).

10. DeepMind Sparrow

In September 2022, DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google, presented an AI chatbot called “Sparrow.” Sparrow is based on DeepMind's Chinchilla language model and is an experimental model, a “proof of concept,” designed to help make chatbots more helpful, factually accurate, and secure. Similar to ChatGPT, it is trained using reinforced learning (RL), with real people providing feedback on Sparrow's outputs.  The model follows 23 set rules developed by DeepMind researchers and experts from Caltech, the University of Toronto, and University College Dublin. An interesting feature of Sparrow is that it incorporates internet sources such as Wikipedia articles into its responses. However, Sparrow has not yet been made publicly available, and there is currently no information about a planned public beta version or wider rollout.

11. DeepSeek (bonus)

Finally, there is a little extra that is currently causing quite a stir in the AI world: DeepSeek. DeepSeek is an open-source chatbot from China that is particularly notable for its fast and favourable training methods. The V3 model is based on a 'mixture of experts' architecture with 671 billion parameters and often outperforms GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 in benchmarks - especially for mathematical tasks. A major advantage is that DeepSeek can be used free of charge under the MIT licence, which offers companies greater independence from closed systems such as ChatGPT. DeepSeek also shows that powerful AI models can be developed without the need for huge, expensive data centres. However, there are also a few things to bear in mind: DeepSeek is provided free of charge, but there are costs associated with using it via the API based on the number of tokens processed. It is also suspected that DeepSeek uses 'model distillation' to access data from other chatbots, which is why the bot sometimes pretends to be ChatGPT.

Here is an overview of all the tools mentioned

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Conclusion

In Germany, ChatGPT is by far the best-known and most widely used AI model, according to the Digital Index 2024/2025 published by Initiative D21. Nevertheless, the variety of alternatives available allows users to try out AI tools for various use cases and select the one that best suits their individual requirements. Whether it's creating high-quality articles, generating code, or assisting with information searches, there is a wide range of options that offer a ChatGPT-like experience. Therefore, the optimal choice depends heavily on the user's preferences.  

Continuous development, including the introduction of GPT-5 in August 2025, the integration of voice and video capabilities, and the introduction of “ChatGPT Agent” for performing complex tasks independently, further strengthens ChatGPT's market leadership. However, we would like to dispel some preconceptions and emphasize that ChatGPT is not intended to replace all other chatbots, tools, or professions.

It is important to understand that while ChatGPT has impressive functionalities, it is only suitable for limited use in direct customer communication for businesses. It is difficult to control the generated texts, and the responses can vary greatly. This risk must be avoided in professional communication processes. For powerful workspace integrations, as required by companies, specialized tools such as moinAI are a better choice than all-purpose chatbots.

This is where moinAI comes in: the platform enables companies to use AI specifically for secure and consistent customer communication. moinAI combines versatility with user-friendliness, allowing companies to control AI in a targeted manner while ensuring the quality and consistency of their communication.

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