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Alternatives to Gemini

20 tools in the Chat & modèles category playing in the same league as Gemini, ranked by Joute score. Five stand out; we comment each one.

Screenshot of Gemini's interface (the tool you want to replace)
Screenshot of Gemini (gemini.google.com) in May 2026 — the tool you are looking to replace. gemini.google.com
The top 5

The best alternatives to Gemini

3Logo DeepSeek
DeepSeek8.4/10Free · Gratuit

L'IA chinoise ouverte et gratuite qui bouscule les prix.

Why as an alternative to Gemini: real free version, no paywall. Best bet if you want to leave Gemini without adding a line to your budget.

4Logo Grok
Grok8.3/10Freemium · 9 €/mois

L'IA de xAI, intégrée à X, au ton cassant assumé.

Why as an alternative to Gemini: free tier to test, paid at 9 €/mois for regular use.

5Logo Le Chat
Le Chat8.1/10Freemium · 14 €/mois

L'assistant de Mistral, l'option européenne.

Why as an alternative to Gemini: free tier to test, paid at 14 €/mois for regular use.

Summary table

At-a-glance table

ToolPriceModelJoute score
Gemini (reference)22 €/moisFreemium8.7
Claude18 €/moisFreemium9
ChatGPT20 €/moisFreemium8.8
DeepSeekGratuitFree8.4
Grok9 €/moisFreemium8.3
Le Chat14 €/moisFreemium8.1
Frequently asked

Everything to know before switching

What is the best alternative to Gemini in 2026?

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Claude tops our ranking among the 20 alternatives identified in the Chat & modèles category. Joute score: 9/10. The verdict shifts based on your profile and budget: we detail the top 5 above.

Is there a free alternative to Gemini?

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Yes, DeepSeek is a real free alternative, l'ia chinoise ouverte et gratuite qui bouscule les prix. Several other tools in the category offer a freemium tier.

Is Gemini really the best in its category?

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Our Joute score for Gemini is 8.7/10. It is beaten by some alternatives. Everything depends on your exact use case: a lower-rated tool overall can easily beat Gemini on your specific task.

Why look for an alternative to Gemini?

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Three common reasons: the price gets too high, the tool no longer covers a refined use case, or you want to de-risk your stack. The Chat & modèles category is well-stocked in 2026 to find better or cheaper.