Alternatives to Grok

6 alternatives to Grok that we cover: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Notion AI. The table shows the evidence behind each entry and whether its pricing has been verified.

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Grok
ChatGPTClaudePerplexityMicrosoft CopilotMistral Le ChatNotion AI
Grok alternatives: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Notion AI

Grok in brief

Grok is SpaceXAI's chat assistant, free to try on web and in apps, with a SuperGrok upgrade.

Grok's site says it can chat, create images, write code and give real-time answers from the web and X, free to try with SuperGrok for higher limits and multi-agent reasoning. Reuters reported SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026.

What it does well: Free to try.

Where it falls short: SuperGrok price not captured.

Latest version we cover: none recorded (Oct 25, 2026). Vendor: SpaceXAI (formerly xAI).

When to look beyond Grok

Skip Grok if:

Read the full Grok write-up →

When Grok is still the right pick

Stay with Grok if:

Grok: Partly verified. Read from grok.com on 2026-10-25. Evidence: Reported (not run by us).

Before you switch, note what we could not verify about Grok:

See also all alternatives pages and side-by-side comparisons.

Grok and its alternatives at a glance

Grok and alternatives: evidence, pricing status, latest version and last verified date
ToolEvidencePricingLatest version we coverLast verified
GrokReported (not run by us)Partly verifiedn/a
ChatGPTReported (not run by us)Official page, datedn/a
ClaudeReported (not run by us)Official page, datedn/a
PerplexityReported (not run by us)Official page, datedn/a
Microsoft CopilotReported (not run by us)Partly verifiedn/a
Mistral Le ChatReported (not run by us)Official page, datedn/a
Notion AIReported (not run by us)Official page, datedn/a

Evidence labels: Reported means written from official sources; Tested means a small smoke test with its scope stated. See methodology. Pricing status shows how well we could verify prices; open each tool page for the note.

6 alternatives

OpenAIReported

ChatGPT

Verdict: Still the broadest all-round assistant; the October updates matter most if you write documents, decks or work with audio.

Pick ChatGPT if: Writers who need drafts, decks and meeting notes in one place; Teams already on ChatGPT Business or Enterprise.

  • Latest release we cover: ChatGPT (no version recorded) on Oct 20, 2026. Grok (no version recorded) on Oct 25, 2026.
  • Evidence: ChatGPT: Reported (not run by us). Grok: Reported (not run by us).
  • Strength: ChatGPT: Very broad feature set. Grok: Free to try.
  • Main caveat: ChatGPT: Many features roll out gradually and vary by plan, region and workspace. Grok: SuperGrok price not captured.
AnthropicReported

Claude

Verdict: A strong writing partner; try Claude Duet only if you are on Pro or Max and comfortable with a research-preview product.

Pick Claude if: Writers who want a careful, long-form drafting assistant; Pro and Max users curious about proactive agents.

  • Latest release we cover: Claude (no version recorded) on Oct 21, 2026. Grok (no version recorded) on Oct 25, 2026.
  • Evidence: Claude: Reported (not run by us). Grok: Reported (not run by us).
  • Strength: Claude: Dated, short release notes. Grok: Free to try.
  • Main caveat: Claude: Duet is a research preview and limited to Pro and Max. Grok: SuperGrok price not captured.
Perplexity AIReported

Perplexity

Verdict: AI search with citations in every answer; Pro is $20 a month ($17 billed annually) and Max is $200 ($167 billed annually).

Pick Perplexity if: People who want cited web answers; Researchers using deep research.

  • Pricing model: Perplexity is Freemium; Grok is Freemium.
  • Free tier: Perplexity: Free: $0, limited weekly usage with citations. Grok: Free to try on web and in apps.
  • Runs on: Perplexity: Web, apps and Comet browser (per Perplexity). Grok: Web and apps.
  • License: Perplexity: Proprietary. Grok: Proprietary.
MicrosoftReported

Microsoft Copilot

Verdict: Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, creating and getting work done, with consumer and enterprise tiers.

Pick Microsoft Copilot if: Microsoft 365 users.

  • For AI assistants: neither Microsoft Copilot nor Grok has an editorial rank in this category.
  • Pricing model: Microsoft Copilot is Freemium and paid; Grok is Freemium.
  • Free tier: Microsoft Copilot: Free to use (per site). Grok: Free to try on web and in apps.
  • Runs on: Microsoft Copilot: Web, Windows and Microsoft 365 (per Microsoft). Grok: Web and apps.
  • License: Microsoft Copilot: Proprietary. Grok: Proprietary.
Mistral AIReported

Mistral Le Chat

Verdict: Mistral's AI assistant: Free, Pro at $14.99 a month, Team at $24.99 per user.

Pick Mistral Le Chat if: People who want a European assistant with a cheap Pro tier.

  • For AI assistants: neither Mistral Le Chat nor Grok has an editorial rank in this category.
  • Pricing model: Mistral Le Chat is Freemium; Grok is Freemium.
  • Free tier: Mistral Le Chat: Free plan with limited access. Grok: Free to try on web and in apps.
  • Runs on: Mistral Le Chat: Web and apps. Grok: Web and apps.
  • License: Mistral Le Chat: Proprietary (some Mistral models are open-weight; per-model licenses vary). Grok: Proprietary.
NotionReported

Notion AI

Verdict: Notion's built-in AI and agents; Free $0, Plus $10 and Business $20 per member per month, with AI usage drawing on credits.

Pick Notion AI if: Teams that already live in Notion.

  • For AI assistants: neither Notion AI nor Grok has an editorial rank in this category.
  • Pricing model: Notion AI is Freemium; Grok is Freemium.
  • Free tier: Notion AI: Free: $0 per member per month. Grok: Free to try on web and in apps.
  • Runs on: Notion AI: Web, desktop and mobile (per Notion). Grok: Web and apps.
  • License: Notion AI: Proprietary. Grok: Proprietary.

FAQ

What are the best alternatives to Grok?

ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Notion AI. Each is covered with a verdict on this site.

When should I use something other than Grok?

Skip Grok if: You need published plan prices.