Category · 41 tools · 30 verified

30 Best AI Chatbots & Assistants AI Tools (2026)

This category lists AI chatbots and assistants for general questions, writing, analysis and company-specific use. Some are consumer apps, while others are built to be embedded in a website or workflow.

Plans are usually per seat or message allowance, with free tiers that limit model access or daily use. Check model choices, usage caps and how each vendor handles your conversation data.

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AI Chatbots & Assistants AI tools in numbers

Verified tools
30
Median lowest paid plan
$35 · €27 per month (21 tools with a published paid plan; annual plans at their per-month price)
With a free plan
50%
With a free trial
57%

Verified tools only, prices in the vendor’s currency (not converted). Calculated .

41 tools

Order: ranking score, then verified tools, then name. Sponsored placements never change this order.

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ToolWhat it doesPrice fromFree trial / planLinks
ActiveCampaignFree trialMarketing automation for email and cross-channel campaigns, with AI buildersCustom (contact sales)14-day free trial with full platform accessVisit site of ActiveCampaign (partner link, opens in a new tab)
AnaraFreemiumResearch assistant that links each answer to its source passage, for paper-heavy work$10/moFree planVisit site of Anara (partner link, opens in a new tab)
AnswerThisFreemiumAI research tool for cited paper search, manuscript drafting and systematic reviews$35/moFree planVisit site of AnswerThis (partner link, opens in a new tab)
AtlasFreeFree AI school assistant for homework answers, lecture notes, flashcards and quizzesNot publishedFree planVisit site of Atlas (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Chat AI 5FreemiumOne chat app for several AI models, plus image and video generationCustom (contact sales)Free planVisit site of Chat AI 5 (partner link, opens in a new tab)
ChatGPTFreemiumAI chat assistant for writing, images, research and coding, with a free plan€7.99/moFree planVisit site of ChatGPT (official site, opens in a new tab)
CloudTalkFree trialCall center software with AI voice agents, dialers and call routing for sales and support€27/mo14-day trial with 50 free AI minutes, no card requiredVisit site of CloudTalk (partner link, opens in a new tab)
ContinueOpen sourceOpen-source project from Continue, now acquired by Cursor; codebase stays freeNot publishedNoVisit site of Continue (partner link, opens in a new tab)
DeepSeekPaidPay-per-token language model API with a web version, billed in 元Not publishedNoVisit site of DeepSeek (official site, opens in a new tab)
FlowithFreemiumAI workspace for generating images, video, slides and websites with many models$19.90/mo7-day Ultimate trial for $9.99 with 9,000 credits (paid intro offer) + free planVisit site of Flowith (partner link, opens in a new tab)
GleapFree trialAI support agents with a built-in help desk, billed by usage$35/mo7-day free trialVisit site of Gleap (partner link, opens in a new tab)
JobhollerFree trial24/7 AI receptionist that answers missed calls for U.S. home-service contractors$85/mo7-day free trial, no credit card requiredVisit site of Jobholler (partner link, opens in a new tab)
LandbotFreemiumNo-code builder for AI agents and chatbots on websites and WhatsApp€40/mo14-day trial with everything included + free planVisit site of Landbot (partner link, opens in a new tab)
LaxisFreemiumAI meeting notes and voice dictation, with a free plan and CRM syncCustom (contact sales)14-day free trial of Premium, no credit card required + free planVisit site of Laxis (partner link, opens in a new tab)
LiveChatFree trialLiveChat: chat software with an AI Agent and shared inbox, priced per user$25/mo14-day free trial, no credit card requiredVisit site of LiveChat (partner link, opens in a new tab)
ManychatFreemiumAutomates DM and comment conversations on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and moreCustom (contact sales)14-day free trial for Essential or Pro + free planVisit site of Manychat (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Microsoft CopilotFreemiumMicrosoft's AI chat assistant for work, life and school, with a free tierNot publishedFree planVisit site of Microsoft Copilot (official site, opens in a new tab)
MyreaderFreemiumAsk questions across your own books and documents and get page-level citationsCustom (contact sales)Free planVisit site of Myreader (partner link, opens in a new tab)
OmnimindFree trialSpreadsheet-style AI agents for lead research, enrichment and outreach$79/mo7-day free trial, no credit card neededVisit site of Omnimind (partner link, opens in a new tab)
OpenFateFreemiumCalculation-first astrology and Bazi charts with AI readings, paid by credit packsCustom (contact sales)Free planVisit site of OpenFate (partner link, opens in a new tab)
RobofyFree trialAI agents for website chat, WhatsApp and phone calls, with a 14-day free trialCustom (contact sales)14-day free trial, no credit card requiredVisit site of Robofy (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Saner.AIFreemiumAI assistant for notes, email, calendar and tasks, aimed at ADHD users$8/moFree planVisit site of Saner.AI (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Shortcut ChatPaidSend one prompt to up to 3 AI models and compare their answers side by side$20/moNoVisit site of Shortcut Chat (partner link, opens in a new tab)
SiteGPTFree trialAI support chatbot trained on your website content, with paid plans and a 7-day trial$59/mo7-day free trial (credit card required)Visit site of SiteGPT (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Social IntentsFree trialAI agents and live chat answered from Teams, Slack or Google Chat$29/mo14-day free trial, no credit card requiredVisit site of Social Intents (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Stammer.aiFree trialWhite label AI chat and voice agents for agencies, from $49 per month$49/mo7-day free trial on Standard, 14-day free trial on Pro (card required)Visit site of Stammer.ai (partner link, opens in a new tab)
SureCamPaidDash cams, GPS tracking and AI driver coaching for commercial fleetsNot publishedNoVisit site of SureCam (partner link, opens in a new tab)
SurvicateFree trialCustomer feedback surveys with AI analysis for CX, product and marketing teamsCustom (contact sales)10-day free trial, no card requiredVisit site of Survicate (partner link, opens in a new tab)
WonderchatFreemiumAI agents for customer support and sales trained on your documents.Custom (contact sales)Free Trial + free planVisit site of Wonderchat (partner link, opens in a new tab)
YourGPTFree trialNo-code AI agent platform for customer support, sales, and operations.$59/mo7 free trial (no credit card required)Visit site of YourGPT (partner link, opens in a new tab)

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