I have been using ChatGPT since its introduction a couple of years ago. I especially like its latest version GPT-4o as it offers powerful features from content writing to generating graphs and data visualisations. ChatGPT’s image generation, through DALL-E, is also another powerful feature that I like about this AI chatbot. It allows you to generate high quality images using textual prompts. Needless to mention the numerous thir party integrations which let you install different GPTs catered to specific needs.
These and several other features make ChatGPT a leading large language model in the market. However, ChatGPT is not the only LLM that excels in natural language processing, there are several other powerful alternatives out there. Below are some of the best ChatGPT alternatives to consider.
1. Claude
I have been using Claude for the last few months and have found it really amazing. I use the pro version Claude Sonnet 3.5 which, as far as I am concerned, is better than the premium versions of ChatGPT especially for us educators and researchers. Claude has a larger context window and does a great job tackling complex and logical reasoning. Content writing is also better using Claude. Its generated text sounds more human like which is not always the case with ChatGPT. The only weaknesses I see in Claude are lack of Internet access and third party integrations.
2. Gemini
Gemini comes second in my list of the best ChatGPT alternatives. Being a product of Google it is no surprise that one of the strengths of this chatbot is its search features. Gemini sounds like Google Search on steroid. Simply input your prompt and it crawls the web and bring you concise answers with embedded links for further research. The ‘suggested searches’ section also offers leads to more ideas around your topic. Other important features provided by Gemini include: seamless integration with Google Apps ecosystem such as Google Docs, Gmail, Drive, etc; image generation, image search, flexible sharing options and many more. If you would rather an AI-powered search engine, Gemini is your best option.
3. Copilot
Microsoft Copilot is another powerful alternative to both ChatGPT and Gemini. Copilot offers numerous interesting features including Bing-powered web search allowing you to get responses from content published online including the ability to fetch images from online pages. Also, Copilot search results come with cited sources so you can verify information and features recommendations that you can further explore in your search. Copilot works best on Bing and Edge browser where you get access to a dedicated sidebar to interact with the AI chatbot seamlessly. For premium users, they can access Copilot on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Perplexity
Perplexity is another powerful AI search engine that offers a comprehensive knowledge experience. Some of the features provided by Perplexity include Search Focus, which allows users to zero in on specific content types (e.g., academic articles or YouTube videos), Writing Mode for offline text and code generation, and Collections, which helps organize and share research threads. The AI Profile customizes the search experience by remembering user preferences, making it an efficient tool for ongoing research projects.
Final thoughts
There are several other AI chatbots that could be included the list above but for practical reasons I only featured what I think, based on my long-experience using (and researching) AI, are some of the top options in the list. Feel free to share your suggestions and feedback. I would like to hear which ones AI chatbot you use in your work.
