Claude AlternativesOnly apps categorised as AI Writing Tools

The best AI Writing alternative to Claude is ChatGPT, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Claude and loads of them are AI Writing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting AI Writing Tool alternatives to Claude are Lumo by Proton, DeepSeek, HuggingChat and Mistral Vibe.

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  1. ChatGPT icon
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    AI language model perfect for generating interactive human-like text in various styles. Built on architecture allowing real-time natural language generation, ideal for applications demanding fluent, relevant output over diverse topics broadened by extensive training data.

    615 ChatGPT alternatives

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  2. Lumo by Proton icon
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    Privacy-first AI assistant utilizing zero-access encryption and open-source code, ensuring no data logging, profiling, or training on chats, providing user-controlled, encrypted conversations, with compliance under GDPR and no sharing with third parties.

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  3. DeepSeek icon
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    DeepSeek is a state-of-the-art AI assistant designed to provide intelligent, conversational support across diverse tasks. It leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to answer questions, generate creative content, solve complex problems, and offer...

    244 DeepSeek alternatives

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  4. HuggingChat icon
     244 likes

    A groundbreaking open-source alternative to ChatGPT, offering code writing, email drafting, and more tasks in a privacy-friendly, ad-free environment without requiring sign-up.

    214 HuggingChat alternatives

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  5. Mistral Vibe icon
     159 likes

    Conversational tool providing access to advanced AI models with real-time adjustable moderation, high performance, flexible multi-platform deployment, support for customization, privacy-focused controls, and educational features for interactive learning experiences.

    241 Mistral Vibe alternatives

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  6. Google Gemini icon
     215 likes

    AI assistant offers writing, planning, learning support, generating images from text, and transforming text to speech. Utilizes large language models and syncs across devices without requiring coding skills. Supports dark mode and ad-free experience.

    431 Google Gemini alternatives

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    • Google Docs
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  7. Perplexity icon
     177 likes

    AI-powered engine offers precise answers through a conversational interface utilizing large language models. Features include predictive text, personalized profiles, and Pro Search for advanced AI capabilities. Ideal for summarizing content, exploring topics, and enhancing productivity.

    148 Perplexity alternatives

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  8. Qwen icon
     77 likes

    The Qwen team is dedicated to pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is focused on building generalist models, including large language models and large multimodal models.

    155 Qwen alternatives

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  9. Microsoft Copilot (previously know as Bing Chat) is a new Chatbot feature for Microsoft Bing which aim to revolutionize the search engine experience through AI-powered technology.

    313 Microsoft Copilot alternatives

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  10. AnythingLLM icon
     71 likes

    Open-source privacy-focused chatbot platform allowing unlimited document uploads, multi-user and single-user modes, AI-powered chat with documents, vector database and LLM compatibility, customizable interface, message history, secure desktop deployment, and full user controls.

    253 AnythingLLM alternatives

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  11. Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models, Alpaca provides an easy and begginer friendly way of interacting with local AI.

    201 Alpaca - Ollama Client alternatives

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  12. Poe icon
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    Poe is a web-based AI platform that hosts multiple assistant bots—including Claude and various GPT and image/audio models—to provide conversational Q&A, image and audio generation, and automated AI workflows.

    408 Poe alternatives

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