AI assistants
Every one of these has a free plan. Prices verified 2026-10-15.
| Assistant | Free? | Paid plans | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Yes, free plan for everyone | Go $8/mo; Plus $20/mo (monthly only); Pro $100, $200 or $500/mo | All-round everyday help, writing, images and voice |
| Claude | Yes, free plan | Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed annually); Max $100 or $200/mo | Writing, long documents and careful reasoning |
| Grok | Yes, free plan with limited daily usage | X Subscription: Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo (since Oct 12, 2026; existing SuperGrok plans kept) | Real-time news and X posts, images and voice |
| Gemini | Yes, free with a Google account | Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; AI Pro $19.99/mo; AI Ultra $99.99 or $199.99/mo (US) | People who live in Gmail, Docs, Android and Google Photos |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes, free with a Microsoft account (limited) | Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/mo; Family $12.99/mo; Premium $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (highest AI limits) | Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook users |
| Perplexity | Yes, free plan; Comet browser free | Pro $20/mo or $200/yr; Max: price unverified | Research with sources you can click |