ChatGPT kickstarted the growing popularity of artificial intelligence worldwide. However, its parent company OpenAI isn’t the only one producing AI tools. Nowadays, numerous organizations are creating alternative AI bots to ChatGPT. More importantly, they try to offer features not found in ChatGPT.
Many tech projects push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and chatbots. For example, Microsoft reinvigorated the Bing search engine by incorporating the ChatGPT large language model GPT-4. Such technologies allow everyone to understand AI as it changes various aspects of daily life. As a result, we could benefit from these digital trends.
This article will discuss the most popular AI tools that function like ChatGPT. It will include prominent names, such as Microsoft and Google. Also, it will tackle projects from lesser-known companies like Jasper, Chatsonic, and YouChat.
The 10 Top-Rated ChatGPT Alternatives
- Microsoft Bing
- Google Bard
- Chatsonic
- Jasper Chat
- YouChat
- Perplexity
- Claude
- Poe by Quora
- Socratic
- Amazon Codewhisperer
1. Microsoft Bing
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Do you want to know the impact of artificial intelligence? It turned Microsoft’s obscure search engine Bing into a genuine Google Search competitor.
According to Microsoft, its Bing AI chatbot gained over 100 million users shortly after its release. Consequently, Microsoft is preparing to integrate Bing into its online search engine.
This ChatGPT alternative can answer text queries and generates various types of text. More importantly, it sets itself apart with its Conversation Styles.
You may choose Creative, Balanced, and Professional options to change how Bing responds. For example, click the Creative button so the AI uses a casual tone with its content.
On the other hand, choose the Professional options if you want more details and facts. As the name suggests, the Balanced setting balances the two other Conversation Styles.
Bing also offers the Image Creator, an AI text-to-image generator. It produces four pictures based on a user’s request.
More importantly, Microsoft admitted that Bing uses a limited version of GPT-4, the latest large language model of ChatGPT. That means it lets you try the latest chatbot version for free.
2. Google Bard
People will soon use ChatGPT as a Google alternative if it does not keep up with the AI trend. That is why it rushed a similar tool called Bard.
CEO Sundar Pichai described it as an “experimental conversational AI service.” Also, it uses a lightweight version of LaMDA, Google’s proprietary large language model.
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Bard had similar features to ChatGPT, making it a viable alternative. It seemed Google would become a tech leader in artificial intelligence.
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Unfortunately, the tool made significant errors in Google’s promotional video. As a result, the company lost $100 billion in market value.
Google hasn’t said anything about integrating Bing into its search engine at the time of writing. However, you may sign up now to access Bard early.
3. Chatsonic
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Here’s a ChatGPT alternative from a lesser-known company. Chatsonic uses ChatGPT 3.5, the previous version of the AI bot before GPT-4 launched.
It offers significant advantages over ChatGPT. For example, it can answer questions related to information before 2021.
Chatsonic connects to the internet using Google’s Knowledge Graph. On the other hand, ChatGPT cuts itself off from information after 2021.
It can create images similar to Bing Image Creator and Stable Diffusion. Also, this ChatGPT alternative lets you submit prompts via voice commands.
Even better, Chatsonic can reply with its voice. Moreover, it lets you edit, download, and share conversations with the AI bot.
However, Chatsonic is a paid service. Once you run out of the free usage tokens, you will have limited functions. Also, ChatGPT is better at writing computer code than Chatsonic.
4. Jasper Chat
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Jasper is an AI content generation company. It uses artificial intelligence to write business content, which clients can use for advertising and marketing.
Similar to Chatsonic, its Jasper Chat uses the GPT-3.5 LLM. Also, the company says it learned from billions of articles from before 2021 in 29 languages.
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Consequently, it shares the same flaw as ChatGPT. However, Jasper Chat sets itself apart because it lets you include Google Search data.
Note that Jasper intended its AI bot for business purposes, so it may not perform functions found in ChatGPT. Also, the company reminds users Jasper Chat is not a research engine.
Users must check its results for factual and grammatical errors. You can use it for free, but you must pay to access all the features.
5. YouChat
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YouChat is a ChatGPT alternative from You.com. It recently released the 2.0 version that combines text generation with online searches.
I tested YouChat and shared the results in another article. I asked, “What is the state of the crypto market?” In response, here’s what the chatbot said:
“The crypto market is currently in a period of recovery. After a difficult year in 2022, the market has seen a steady increase in prices and a return of investor confidence.”
“The crypto market is currently in a period of recovery. After a difficult year in 2022, the market has seen a steady increase in prices and a return of investor confidence.”
It stated “2022,” indicating that YouChat pulls information after 2021. However, YouChat 2.0 launched before GPT-4, so it is likely less powerful than ChatGPT.
6. Perplexity
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Do you want a ChatGPT alternative that is simpler to use? Try Perplexity AI, a chatbot trained on OpenAI’s API. Consequently, it works similarly to ChatGPT.
For example, it can hold conversations and offer simple and detailed answers. Moreover, its greatest advantage is it cites sources.
ChatGPT sometimes “hallucinates” facts, meaning it may cite facts that do not exist. Meanwhile, Perplexity helps you fact-check by looking at its sources.
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Perplexity offers an iPhone app, unlike ChatGPT, which doesn’t have an official mobile app yet. However, it is significantly less powerful than OpenAI’s bot.
It has no multi-turn response ability, meaning it cannot remember your previous prompts. As a result, it cannot refer to old prompts to provide answers.
7. Claude
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This next ChatGPT alternative comes from a company allegedly formed by ex-OpenAI employees called Anthropic. It created an AI chatbot that ensures it does not produce offensive or harmful comments.
One problem with the previous version of ChatGPT is it was prone to jailbreaking. It was the act of tricking an AI into producing results that violated its guidelines.
Anthropic uses a technique called “constitutional AI” to ensure Claude can avoid getting tricked. The company made 10 principles that work as a “constitution” for its chatbot.
However, Claude doesn’t have features not found in ChatGPT. Also, the latter has improved thanks significantly to GPT-4.
You cannot use Claude for free, unlike ChatGPT. You must pay for either one of its versions: Claude Instant and Claude-v1.
8. Poe by Quora
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Quora is a platform known for asking and answering questions from random users. Surprisingly, it created an AI platform called Poe, “Platform for Open Exploration.”
As the name suggests, Poe is not an AI chatbot. Instead, it lets you access numerous chatbots in one place, such as ChatGPT and Claude.
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Poe is a great choice if you want to try AI chatbots. You do not need an account to access it, and it has little to no downtime during usage.
However, it limits GPT-4 and Claude+ access by keeping users to one daily message. Still, it is a nifty platform for people curious about artificial intelligence.
9. Socratic
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People feared ChatGPT would negatively affect education due to its ability to create academic papers and scientific journals. However, Socratic proves AI can become a learning tool.
It is another AI tool owned by Google that helps students solve homework questions. If you’re struggling with homework, take a photo of it and send it to Socratic.
Crop the image and choose a question in your homework. In response, it will answer within seconds. You may also ask questions via voice and text input.
It supports all major subjects, such as Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Even better, it is a free app available for iOS and Android.
10. Amazon Codewhisperer
You recognize Amazon as a global eCommerce powerhouse. However, it has been working on AI tools to improve its business, such as Amazon Codewhisperer.
It is an AI-based software development tool that helps programmers code. It takes feedback through comments and then suggests proper code.
Codewhisperer generates these suggestions in an integrated development environment (IDE). Moreover, it works with various languages like C#, Java, Python, and more.
It is an Amazon-based service, but you can use it without Amazon Web Services. Also, you can use it for free because it is in its preview period.
Note that Codewhisperer suits coding and programming, not casual use. Still, it shows that AI chatbots can transcend text generation.
Conclusion
If you’re tired of ChatGPT, you can choose numerous alternatives, such as Claude and Microsoft Bing. However, some of them lack features found in OpenAI’s bot.
Others offer unique features, such as online access and citations. Check them yourself to see the potential of artificial intelligence.
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Frequently asked questions about ChatGPT alternatives
Which AI is better than ChatGPT?
The best ChatGPT alternative depends on your needs. For example, you may choose Perplexity if you want an AI chatbot with a simpler user interface. On the other hand, programmers may prefer Amazon Codewhisperer as a coding tool. Students may use Socratic if they need help answering their homework.
Is ChatGPT the most advanced AI?
ChatGPT is one of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence tools at the time of writing. The latest large language model GPT-4, allows it to store and process 20,000 words and understand image inputs. Moreover, OpenAI trained it to avoid jailbreaking, so it will always follow its safety and privacy policies.
Can you use ChatGPT for free?
Everyone can use ChatGPT for free at the time of writing. However, the free version only uses GPT-3.5, while the paid one opens access to GPT-4. Still, the former is powerful enough for most individuals. If you want to try the latter, Microsoft Bing AI lets you test that LLM for free, albeit with limited features.
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