Microsoft Copilot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as AI Writing Tools

The best AI Writing alternative to Microsoft Copilot is ChatGPT, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Copilot and loads of them are AI Writing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting AI Writing Tool alternatives to Microsoft Copilot are Lumo by Proton, DeepSeek, Claude and Mistral Vibe.

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  1. ChatGPT icon
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    AI language model perfect for generating interactive human-like text in various styles. Built on architecture allowing real-time natural language generation, ideal for applications demanding fluent, relevant output over diverse topics broadened by extensive training data.

    670 ChatGPT alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2022

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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  2. Lumo by Proton icon
     223 likes

    Privacy-first AI assistant utilizing zero-access encryption and open-source code, ensuring no data logging, profiling, or training on chats, providing user-controlled, encrypted conversations, with compliance under GDPR and no sharing with third parties.

    164 Lumo by Proton alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  3. DeepSeek icon
     283 likes

    DeepSeek is a state-of-the-art AI assistant designed to provide intelligent, conversational support across diverse tasks. It leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to answer questions, generate creative content, solve complex problems, and offer...

    267 DeepSeek alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2024

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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  4. Claude icon
     291 likes

    AI assistant offering secure chat and API access, specializing in summarization, search, writing, Q&A, and coding, with large token windows, customizable behavior, top data retention policies, and advanced safeguards for secure and reliable enterprise or individual use.

    447 Claude alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Android Tablet
    • Google Sheets
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  5. Mistral Vibe icon
     177 likes

    Conversational tool providing access to advanced AI models with real-time adjustable moderation, high performance, flexible multi-platform deployment, support for customization, privacy-focused controls, and educational features for interactive learning experiences.

    259 Mistral Vibe alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2024

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Android Tablet
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  6. Perplexity icon
     195 likes

    AI-powered engine offers precise answers through a conversational interface utilizing large language models. Features include predictive text, personalized profiles, and Pro Search for advanced AI capabilities. Ideal for summarizing content, exploring topics, and enhancing productivity.

    170 Perplexity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • Online
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    • Google Chrome
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  7. Google Gemini icon
     237 likes

    AI assistant offers writing, planning, learning support, generating images from text, and transforming text to speech. Utilizes large language models and syncs across devices without requiring coding skills. Supports dark mode and ad-free experience.

    456 Google Gemini alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • Windows
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Gmail
    • Google Docs
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  8. Qwen icon
     87 likes

    Qwen.com is an interface to chat with Alibaba Qwen's Qwen series of models which are renowned for their huge context windows, generous free usage limits, reliability, and their continued tradition of being open-source.

    171 Qwen alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
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  9. Euria icon
     35 likes

    Confidential AI chat assistant delivering writing, summarization, voice transcription, email handling, and document search tools, all hosted exclusively in Switzerland with open source models, data sovereignty, and compliance with GDPR and FADP standards.

    99 Euria alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Grok icon
     69 likes

    Grok is an AI-powered assistant, developed by xAI, designed to be maximally truthful, useful, and curious. Get answers to any question, generate striking images, and upload pictures to gain a deeper understanding of your world. With Grok, the universe is in your hands!

    236 Grok alternatives

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    • Since 2023

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  11. Poe icon
     77 likes

    Poe is a web-based AI platform that hosts multiple assistant bots—including Claude and various GPT and image/audio models—to provide conversational Q&A, image and audio generation, and automated AI workflows.

    424 Poe alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Apertus icon
     33 likes

    As a fully open language model, Apertus allows researchers, professionals and enthusiasts to build upon the model and adapt it to their specific needs, as well as to inspect any part of the training process.

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    • Since 2025

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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