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Best Modèles & assistants IA tools in 2026

Les assistants IA généralistes et les grands modèles, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, Grok.

60 tools tracked8 tested by Joute22 comparisons published

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.

How to choose

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.

Battles

Modèles & assistants IA comparisons published

Our detailed X vs Y battles for this category. Sharp verdict, no draws.

Logo Qwen Chat
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Logo DeepSeek
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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.

8 min·Champion : DeepSeek
Logo Poe
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Logo ChatGPT
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Poe vs ChatGPT

Should you go with Poe or ChatGPT in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Poe wins for us — here's why.

8 min·Champion : Poe
Logo Perplexity
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Logo You.com
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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.

8 min·Champion : You.com
Logo OpenRouter
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Logo Groq
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OpenRouter vs Groq

Should you go with OpenRouter or Groq in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Groq wins for us — here's why.

8 min·Champion : Groq
Logo Ollama
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Logo LM Studio
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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.

8 min·Champion : LM Studio
Logo NotebookLM
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Logo Perplexity
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NotebookLM vs Perplexity

Perplexity wins the NotebookLM vs Perplexity duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.

7 min·Champion : Perplexity
Logo NotebookLM
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Logo Claude
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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.

8 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Microsoft Copilot
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Logo ChatGPT
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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.

7 min·Champion : Microsoft Copilot
Logo Meta AI
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Logo ChatGPT
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Meta AI vs ChatGPT

Meta AI vs ChatGPT comparison: Free vs $20/month, plus the real difference in daily use. ChatGPT wins this duel.

7 min·Champion : ChatGPT
Logo Le Chat
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Logo Claude
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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.

10 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Le Chat
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Logo ChatGPT
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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.

8 min·Champion : ChatGPT
Logo Kimi
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Logo Claude
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Kimi vs Claude

Kimi vs Claude comparison: Free vs $18/month, plus the real difference in daily use. Claude wins this duel.

8 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Gemini
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Logo Claude
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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.

8 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Consensus
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Logo Elicit
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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.

7 min·Champion : Elicit
Logo Claude
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Logo Mistral
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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.

9 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Claude
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Logo Grok
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Claude vs Grok

Should you go with Claude or Grok in 2026? Comparison table, pricing, obsolescence risk. Claude wins for us — here's why.

9 min·Champion : Claude
Logo Claude
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Logo DeepSeek
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Claude vs DeepSeek

Claude wins the Claude vs DeepSeek duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.

9 min·Champion : Claude
Logo ChatGPT
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Logo Mistral
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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.

8 min·Champion : ChatGPT
Logo ChatGPT
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Logo Grok
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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.

9 min·Champion : ChatGPT
Logo ChatGPT
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Logo DeepSeek
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ChatGPT vs DeepSeek

ChatGPT wins the ChatGPT vs DeepSeek duel in 2026. Comparison table, verified prices, and the choice by profile. No mercy.

8 min·Champion : ChatGPT
Logo Gemini
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Logo ChatGPT
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Gemini vs ChatGPT

Factual comparison of Gemini and ChatGPT after extended use. Verdict, pricing, obsolescence risk.

4 min·Champion : Égalité
Logo Claude
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Logo ChatGPT
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Claude vs ChatGPT

Honest comparison of Claude and ChatGPT after heavy use. Verdict, pricing, obsolescence risk.

9 min·Champion : Claude
Frequently asked

What we get asked about modèles & assistants ia tools.

What is the best modèles & assistants ia tool in 2026?

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Claude tops our ranking with a Joute score of 9/10. It's the safe default in the category. The full top is listed above, sorted by score.

How many modèles & assistants ia tools has Joute tested?

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60 tools in the Joute catalogue for this category in May 2026, of which 8 tested and scored.

Is there a decent free modèles & assistants ia tool?

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Yes: DeepSeek (8.4/10). Really free, no hidden paywall.

How to choose between all these tools?

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Three questions to ask yourself: your real budget, your exact use case, and the tool's likely lifespan.

How often is this page updated?

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Monthly. New tools added as they're tested, tools removed if they shut down or drop in quality.