Best Free HotBot Alternatives
25 alternatives to HotBot with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: HotBot — Most of HotBot works without signing upInput: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
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All the AI chatbots in one place
Hub that puts many chatbots in one place; free tier, from $19.99
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $19.99/mo
92%Near drop-in replacement · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
WritingImage GenerationVideo GenerationAPI IntegrationCodingLanguage ModelsCharacter Chat
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI in browser sidebar always ready
Sits in your browser sidebar so AI is always within reach; free tier
Input: text, images, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $8.3/mo
84%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Grammar CheckingRewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVideo GenerationVideo SummariesCodingMind MappingEmail WritingPDF WorkSearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI assistant in your browser
Browser-based assistant you call up on any page; free tier, from $29
Input: text, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $29/mo
84%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Content RepurposingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVideo SummariesCodingMind MappingDiagramsPDF WorkHomework HelpTranslationInfographics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
4
All in one AI Chat platform
All-in-one chat platform with a free trial; paid from $19.90
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $19.9/mo
82%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
5
Your AI assistant for everything
OpenAI's general-purpose assistant for everyday tasks; free tier, from $8
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $8/mo
82%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Essay WritingGrammar CheckingRewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingAI AgentsPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
6
Google's most capable AI model
Google's flagship model and assistant; free tier and trial, from $4.99
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
78%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
SummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVideo SummariesVoice AssistantsCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
7
AI assistant built to be helpful, harmless, and honest
Anthropic's assistant tuned to be helpful and honest; free tier plus API access
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, data, code, slides
Free planFrom $20/moAPI
78%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Essay WritingRewritingSummarizingWritingCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsDocument CreationPDF WorkPresentationsSpreadsheetsHomework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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ChatPlayground AI is a comparison workspace where one prompt goes to several AI models at the same time and each answer appears in its own column.
Sends one prompt to several models at once so you can compare answers; free tier
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $14/mo
76%Strong alternative · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
WritingCoding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Single AI models give you one perspective
Pools multiple models to give several perspectives on one question; from $25
Input: text, documents, code · Output: text, documents, code, slides
Free planFrom $25/mo
62%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Writing
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
Ten free models with unlimited messages sounds too good to be true
Ten free models with unlimited messages are offered; paid plans from $14.99
Input: text, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $14.99/mo
62%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
11
A support team lead watches her Slack channel fill up with customer questions about a new product feature
Input: text, images, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $17/moMobile appBrowser extensionTeams
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
SummarizingAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
AI across Microsoft
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free plan
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
RewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkSearchHomework HelpTranslationResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
This conversational AI platform runs on the K2
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, code, slides
Free planMobile app
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
SummarizingWritingCodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentationsSpreadsheetsHomework HelpTranslation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Call CentersCustomer Support
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
15
AI assistant connected to your Google apps
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $20/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Personal Assistant
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
16
You're bouncing between creative work and technical tasks
Input: text, images, video, documents, code · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $9.99/moAPI
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
SummarizingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationAPI IntegrationCodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsPDF WorkHomework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
CodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsAI AgentsPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
18
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered chat assistant utilizing advanced AI technologies, such as OpenAI models GPT-4 and DALLE 3. These technologies enable Copilot to deliver fast, sophisticated, and acc
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
RewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkSearchHomework HelpTranslationResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
CoachingMental Health
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
20
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Customer SupportLead Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
21
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Whether you’re looking to be 5x faster with AI, eliminate routine tasks, generate quality images and art, write useful texts, or perform other important tasks, Cabina.AI provides you the resources to
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Image GenerationPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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FastBots is a no-code platform for building AI-powered chatbots trained on your own business data
Input: documents, data, web pages · Output: apps
Free planFrom $33/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Customer SupportLead Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
24
Training an AI assistant on your company's actual documentation and processes is what Cody delivers
Input: text, documents, web pages · Output: text, apps
Free planFrom $29/moAPITeams
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Customer SupportLead GenerationKnowledge Management
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as HotBot
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers HotBot's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag HotBot for
Chatbots
Also tagged for
Language Models
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top HotBot alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poe | 92% | text, images, documents, code | text, images, code | From $19.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Chatbot |
| Monica | 84% | text, images, documents, code, web pages | text, images, video, code | From $8.3/mo | Yes | — | AI Chatbot |
| Merlin | 84% | text, documents, code, web pages | text, images, code | From $29/mo | Yes | — | AI Chatbot |
| Nottoai | 82% | text, images, documents, code | text, code | From $19.9/mo | Yes | — | AI Chatbot |
| ChatGPT | 82% | text, images, audio, documents, code | text, images, audio, code | From $8/mo | Yes | ★ 4.3 | AI Chatbot |
| Gemini | 78% | text, images, audio, documents, code | text, images, audio, video, code | From $4.99/mo | Yes | ★ 4.3 | AI Chatbot |
Frequently asked
What is the best free HotBot alternative?
Poe (92% match) is the closest free alternative to HotBot: All the AI chatbots in one place. Monica (84% match) and Merlin (84% match) come next.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of HotBot's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of HotBot's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.