Poe Alternatives (2026): 10 Apps Compared

Poe is a chat app that puts a range of AI models and community-made bots in one place, so you can switch between them without opening several websites. If that appeals to you, there are others doing a similar job. Perhaps you'd like an app that keeps your chats on your own device, a side-by-side view, or a tool that works inside your browser.

Here are ten Poe alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. A few are better known and most are smaller, more focused apps. I've taken every description from each tool's own website, so check the latest details there before you sign up. If you're newer to all this, my guide to the best AI tools for small business owners puts several kinds of assistant in context.

Poe alternatives at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a free plan, a free allowance or free open source software. Trial only means a free trial without an ongoing free plan. No means the site states neither. Offers change often, so confirm on the site itself.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Chatbox	Desktop and mobile app	One app for many models, with local chat history	Yes
ChatHub	Side-by-side chat	Asking several chatbots the same question	Yes
LibreChat	Open source interface	A customisable chat interface for many providers	Yes
Magai	Multi-model workspace	Many models under one account	No
Mammouth	Multi-model service	Text, image and video models in one place	No
MaxAI	Browser extension	Chat, summaries and writing help on any page	Yes
Monica	Assistant and extension	An assistant that follows you around the browser	Yes
Msty	Local AI workspace	Private AI tools on your own computer	Yes
T3 Chat	Fast chat app	Chatting with models from several makers	No
TypingMind	Chat interface	A chat screen for your own API keys	No

Ten apps for chatting with several AI models in one place

Chatbox

Best for: People who want a single app on their computer or phone, with their chat history kept on the device.

ChatHub

Best for: Anyone who likes to put the same question to several chatbots at once and compare the answers.

LibreChat

Best for: Technical users and small teams who want an open source interface they can set up themselves.

Magai

Best for: Content creators who want several models and a shared workspace behind a single login.

Mammouth

Best for: People who want text, image and video models gathered into one service without juggling accounts.

MaxAI

Best for: Everyday users who want help summarising, translating and writing while browsing.

Monica

Best for: People who want an AI assistant in their browser, with a free daily allowance to try it.

Msty

Best for: Privacy-minded users who like to run and organise models on their own machine.

T3 Chat

Best for: People who want a quick chat app that lets them switch between models from different makers.

TypingMind

Best for: Confident users who already hold API keys and want a polished screen to use them in.

Why people use one chat app for many AI models

Different models are better at different jobs. One might write a friendlier email, another might handle a long document or a bit of code more neatly. A multi-model app lets you try the same request on more than one and keep what reads best, without paying attention to which website each one lives on.

There's a catch worth knowing about. When one app sits between you and the model makers, your messages pass through more than one company. That makes it important to know who handles your words at each stage.

Where your chats are stored in a multi-model chat app

Start with the plain questions. Is your chat history kept on your device, in the app's own cloud, or with the model maker? Can you delete it, and can you export it? Does the app say whether your conversations are used to train models? The answers sit in each tool's privacy information and help pages, so read them before you type anything sensitive.

Also check what an app can see on your computer or in your browser. An extension that reads the pages you visit is handy for summaries, but it also means it can read those pages. Keep customer details, passwords and private documents out of any chat unless you're sure how the tool treats them, and keep your own API keys private.

Questions to settle before you leave Poe

• Which models do I use most, and does the new app offer them?
• Do I rely on community-made bots, and is there an equivalent?
• Can I export my past chats or will they stay behind?
• Does it work on my phone as well as my computer?
• What does the free option include, and where does it stop?
• Is the app still being updated regularly?

For a few ideas on what to type once you've picked an app, my ChatGPT prompt examples to get started work in most chat tools, and you can ask about working with an AI consultant in the UK if you'd like help fitting AI into your business.

Bring-your-own-key apps compared with ready-to-use chat apps

Some of these apps expect you to bring your own access keys from the model makers. That gives you control and a clear view of what's used, but it means setting up accounts and keeping the keys safe. Other apps handle all of that and you just sign in. The ready-to-use route is easier to start with, while the key route suits people who like to see how things connect.

• Ready-to-use apps suit beginners and anyone who just wants to chat.
• Bring-your-own-key apps suit people who are comfortable with technical settings.
• Local apps suit anyone who wants their material to stay on their own machine, if their computer can cope.
• Browser extensions suit quick help on the pages you already have open.

Why a smaller chat app can be a sensible pick

Smaller chat apps often do one thing neatly, such as comparing answers or keeping your history local. They can also change direction faster than a large platform. Check that the app is still being updated, read the help pages and try it with a harmless question first. This area shifts quickly, so a recent update date is a good sign.

Do you make a multi-model AI chat app or assistant? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A short checklist before you pick a Poe alternative

Choose two apps that suit how you work. Give each the same three everyday tasks, compare the answers and how clearly the privacy information is explained, and keep the one that feels simplest and safest for the way you use AI.

Frequently asked questions

What is a multi-model AI chat app?

It's an app that lets you talk to AI models from several makers in one place, so you can switch between them or compare answers.

Why look for a Poe alternative?

People often want chats stored on their own device, a side-by-side view, or a tool that works inside their browser. Decide which matters to you first.

Is it safe to put business information in these apps?

Check each app's privacy information first. Avoid pasting customer details or confidential documents unless you're clear on how they're stored and used.

Do I need my own API keys?

Only for some apps. Others handle everything for you, and the tool's help pages explain which type that tool is.

Are free plans enough to start?

Often, yes, for trying things out. Free plans usually come with limits, so check what's included before relying on one.