Claude Alternatives: 7 Best Options (2026)
The best alternatives to Claude are ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor. Compared below on price, free tier and what each is best at.
| Tool | From | Free | Best at |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | $20/mo (Plus) | Yes | The most widely used AI chatbot for writing, coding and research. |
| Perplexity | $20/mo (Pro) | Yes | AI answer engine that cites its sources for every claim. |
| Gemini | $20/mo (AI Pro) | Yes | Google's AI assistant, deeply integrated with Workspace and Search. |
| GitHub Copilot | $10/mo | Yes | AI pair programmer integrated into your editor. |
| Cursor | $20/mo | Yes | AI-first code editor built for agentic, multi-file editing. |
| Microsoft Copilot | $20/mo (Pro) | Yes | Microsoft's AI assistant built into Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365. |
| DeepSeek | Free / low-cost API | Yes | Open, low-cost AI assistant strong at reasoning and coding. |
AI-chatbots en assistenten
Gratis versie
ChatGPT
De meest gebruikte AI-chatbot om te schrijven, programmeren en onderzoeken.
$20/mo (Plus)
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AI-zoeken en onderzoek
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Perplexity
AI-antwoordmachine die voor elke bewering haar bronnen vermeldt.
$20/mo (Pro)
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AI-chatbots en assistenten
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Gemini
De AI-assistent van Google, diep geïntegreerd met Workspace en Zoeken.
$20/mo (AI Pro)
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AI-programmeerassistenten
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GitHub Copilot
AI-programmeerpartner geïntegreerd in je editor.
$10/mo
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AI-programmeerassistenten
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Cursor
AI-first code-editor gebouwd voor agentische, multi-file-bewerking.
$20/mo
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AI-chatbots en assistenten
Gratis versie
Microsoft Copilot
Microsofts AI-assistent ingebouwd in Windows, Edge en Microsoft 365.
$20/mo (Pro)
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AI-chatbots en assistenten
Gratis versie
DeepSeek
Open, goedkope AI-assistent, sterk in redeneren en code.
Free / low-cost API
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