
Best Modèles & assistants IA tools in 2026
Les assistants IA généralistes et les grands modèles, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, Grok.
The Modèles & assistants IA category on Joute covers 60 active tools in 2026, from the established leader to the newcomers that launched this year.
The top 3 below is ranked by Joute score /10, calculated after at least one week of real-world testing. method.
In this specific category, two criteria matter more than the others in 2026. The real cost in practice and The obsolescence risk.
To find a tool by specific need in this family, use the by task page or open the comparator.
Modèles & assistants IA tools

Which modèles & assistants ia tool to pick for your profile
If you want the best, no compromise
Go with Claude (9/10, 18 €/mois). It's the safe default in this category for 2026.
If you want free
DeepSeek. . Really free, no hidden paywall.
Modèles & assistants IA comparisons published
Our detailed X vs Y battles for this category. Sharp verdict, no draws.
Qwen Chat vs DeepSeek
DeepSeek wins the Qwen Chat vs DeepSeek duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.
Poe vs ChatGPT
Should you go with Poe or ChatGPT in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Poe wins for us — here's why.
Perplexity vs You.com
Should you go with Perplexity or You.com in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. You.com wins for us — here's why.
OpenRouter vs Groq
Should you go with OpenRouter or Groq in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Groq wins for us — here's why.
Ollama vs LM Studio
Ollama vs LM Studio in 2026: we pitted Free, open source against Free. LM Studio verdict, Joute scores, and which one to pick based on your profile.
NotebookLM vs Perplexity
Perplexity wins the NotebookLM vs Perplexity duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.
NotebookLM vs Claude
NotebookLM and Claude face to face: strengths, weaknesses, entry price (Free vs $18/month) and who each one is made for, by Joute.
Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT in 2026: we pitted $18/month against $20/month. Microsoft Copilot verdict, Joute scores, and which one to choose based on your profile.
Meta AI vs ChatGPT
Meta AI vs ChatGPT comparison: Free vs $20/month, plus the real difference in daily use. ChatGPT wins this duel.
Le Chat vs Claude
Le Chat vs Claude in 2026: we pitted $14/month against $18/month. Claude verdict, Joute scores, and which one to pick based on your profile.
Le Chat vs ChatGPT
Should you go with Le Chat or ChatGPT in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. ChatGPT wins on our end — here's why.
Kimi vs Claude
Kimi vs Claude comparison: Free vs $18/month, plus the real difference in daily use. Claude wins this duel.
Gemini vs Claude
Gemini vs Claude in 2026: we pitted $22/month against $18/month. Claude's verdict, Joute scores, and which one to pick based on your profile.
Consensus vs Elicit
Consensus and Elicit face to face: strengths, weaknesses, entry price ($9/month vs $10/month) and who each one is for, by Joute.
Claude vs Mistral
Claude vs Mistral in 2026: we pitted $18/month against pay-per-use API. Claude verdict, Joute scores, and which one to pick based on your profile.
Claude vs Grok
Should you go with Claude or Grok in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Claude wins for us — here's why.
Claude vs DeepSeek
Claude wins the Claude vs DeepSeek duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.
ChatGPT vs Mistral
ChatGPT vs Mistral comparison: $20/month vs pay-per-use API, plus the real difference in daily use. ChatGPT wins this duel.
ChatGPT vs Grok
ChatGPT and Grok face to face: strengths, weaknesses, entry price ($20/month vs $9/month) and who each one is for, by Joute.
ChatGPT vs DeepSeek
ChatGPT wins the ChatGPT vs DeepSeek duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.
Gemini vs ChatGPT
Factual comparison of Gemini and ChatGPT after extended use. Verdict, pricing, obsolescence risk.
Claude vs ChatGPT
Honest comparison of Claude and ChatGPT after heavy use. Verdict, pricing, obsolescence risk.
