AI Tool Comparison 2026

Compare the top AI chatbots and models side by side. Updated with the latest pricing and features.

Feature ChatGPT Gemini Claude Perplexity
MakerOpenAIGoogleAnthropicPerplexity AI
Latest ModelGPT-4oGemini 2.5Claude Opus 4Sonar
Context Window128K1M tokens200K128K
Free TierYesYesYesYes
Paid Price$20/mo$19.99/mo$20/mo$20/mo
API Pricing$2.50/$10 per 1M$1.25/$5 per 1M$3/$15 per 1MAPI available
Web BrowsingYesYesLimitedYes
Image GenerationDALL·E 3Imagen 3NoNo
Vision (Images)YesYesYesYes
File UploadYesYesYesPDFs
Code InterpreterYesYesYesLimited
Coding AbilityExcellentVery GoodExcellentGood
Creative WritingGoodGoodExcellentGood
AnalyticsExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Real-time InfoYesYesLimitedYes
Mobile AppYesYesYesYes
Plugins/ExtensionsGPTs StoreGemsProjectsNo

Which AI Should You Use?

Best OverallChatGPT
Best for CodingClaude
Best Value (Free)Gemini
Best for ResearchPerplexity
Longest ContextGemini (1M tokens)
Best Creative WritingClaude
Best for EnterpriseChatGPT + Claude

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