Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sesame | not listed | ? | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 Open WebUI | not listed | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 Grok | 30 USD/mo | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 DeepSeek | 0.02 USD | ? | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 AnythingLLM | 50 USD/mo | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 Msty | 149 USD/yr | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 ChatGPT | 34,99 PLN/mo | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 Microsoft Copilot | 27.73 EUR/mo | trial | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 Claude | 17 USD/mo | yes | Chatbots & AI assistants |
Each alternative in short
1. Open WebUI
Self-hosted AI chat interface that connects local and cloud models, with Python extensions, for individuals and organizations that want to keep control of their data.
Yes, there is a free plan. The open-source platform can be installed for free with pip or Docker, with no account required.
2. Grok
Frontier AI models from SpaceXAI for chat, code, voice, images and video, available via apps, X and a developer API.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan gives access to Grok within generous limits, including voice mode, connectors and real-time web and X search, with limited Grok Bot and Expert features.
3. DeepSeek
Chinese AI lab offering open-source large language models (DeepSeek-V4, R1) via a chat app, web interface and developer API.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
4. AnythingLLM
Free, private AI assistant that runs on your own computer, for chatting with documents, research and workflows without cloud API keys.
Yes, there is a free plan. Desktop app is free to download and use locally, with no accounts or API keys required.
5. Msty
Private AI workspace, bounded agents, model gateway and governed knowledge layer for individuals, teams and organizations.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free Studio tier, forever, with core Studio desktop features for individual work (limited Persona Chats, Crew Conversations, Prompt and Persona Studio, and Knowledge Stacks).
6. ChatGPT
AI assistant for chatting, research, image creation, file analysis, and coding, for individuals and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes unlimited text chats subject to abuse guardrails, with limited messages with uploads, limited image creation, limited voice chats, limited deep research, limited memory and context, limited Codex access, and limited ChatGPT Work access on desktop.
7. Microsoft Copilot
AI chat assistant from Microsoft for creating, brainstorming, learning and solving everyday problems, with a Microsoft 365 Copilot tier for work.
There is a free trial. Free trial offered for the Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot plan (terms linked on the page). The free tier of the basic chat is not described in the provided text.
8. Claude
AI assistant by Anthropic for chat, writing, coding and research, used by individuals and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: chat on web and apps, code generation and data visualization, writing, web search, memory, file creation and code execution, desktop extensions, connectors, extended thinking. Limited use, no payment required.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Sesame?
The most popular option in the same category is Open WebUI. See the comparison table above.