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Alternatives to Grok

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

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

The best alternatives to Grok

3Logo Gemini
Gemini8.7/10Freemium · 22 €/mois

L'IA de Google, branchée à tout son écosystème.

Why as an alternative to Grok: free tier to test, paid at 22 €/mois for regular use.

4Logo DeepSeek
DeepSeek8.4/10Free · Gratuit

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

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

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

L'assistant de Mistral, l'option européenne.

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

Summary table

At-a-glance table

ToolPriceModelJoute score
Grok (reference)9 €/moisFreemium8.3
Claude18 €/moisFreemium9
ChatGPT20 €/moisFreemium8.8
Gemini22 €/moisFreemium8.7
DeepSeekGratuitFree8.4
Le Chat14 €/moisFreemium8.1
Frequently asked

Everything to know before switching

What is the best alternative to Grok 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 Grok?

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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 Grok really the best in its category?

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Our Joute score for Grok is 8.3/10. It is beaten by some alternatives. Everything depends on your exact use case: a lower-rated tool overall can easily beat Grok on your specific task.

Why look for an alternative to Grok?

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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.