Best alternatives to Perplexity
6 alternatives found in the same category.
★ 9.7
OpenAI’s ChatGPT set the benchmark for conversational AI, blending strong reasoning, coding help, and multimodal uploads on paid tiers. The free tier is enough for casual drafting, while Plus unlocks faster models and tools like image generation and advanced data analysis.
★ 9.6
Anthropic’s Claude is favored for long-context writing, careful tone, and document-heavy workflows. Claude 3.5 Sonnet competes head-on with GPT-4 class models while often feeling more natural for editing, summarization, and policy-sensitive copy.
★ 9.3
Gemini ties deeply into Google Workspace, Search, and Android — a practical choice if you already live in Gmail and Docs. Multimodal inputs and tight YouTube or Maps grounding make it strong for research tasks that need fresh web context.
★ 9.5
Cursor is a VS Code fork built around AI pair programming — codebase-aware chat, multi-file edits, and agentic refactors that feel closer to a junior dev than autocomplete. Teams shipping daily commits often adopt it alongside GitHub Copilot for deeper project context.
★ 9.4
Midjourney still defines aesthetic AI imagery for many designers — painterly styles, cinematic lighting, and a community-driven prompt culture on Discord. v6 improved hands and typography, though commercial workflows often pair it with Photoshop cleanup.
★ 9.1
Runway Gen-3 pushes AI video from gimmick to usable B-roll for social and ads. Editors appreciate inpainting, motion brushes, and lip-sync tools in one timeline — though renders still need color grading for broadcast polish.