# Top best chatGPT alternatives to use in 2023

In the last few weeks, since it launched OpenAI’s [chatGPT](https://harishgarg.com/writing/chatgpt-the-complete-guide/) has been a major success. It has acquired millions of users in days.

For some people, [chatGPT may not be an option](https://harishgarg.com/writing/openai-api-gpt-3-is-not-available-in-your-country-do-this-instead/).

Hence, here is the list of the top best chatGPT alternatives to use in 2023.

Table of Contents

*   [chatGPT alternatives](https://harishgarg.com/#chatGPT_alternatives)
    *   [AIBuddy](https://harishgarg.com/#AIBuddy)
    *   [CharacterAI](https://harishgarg.com/#CharacterAI)
    *   [Replika](https://harishgarg.com/#Replika)
    *   [CohereAI Conversations](https://harishgarg.com/#CohereAI_Conversations)
    *   [Build your own](https://harishgarg.com/#Build_your_own)

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### AIBuddy

[**AIBuddy**](https://aibuddy.chat/) is an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot. It uses Official OpenAI gpt 3.5 API to give human-like responses to conversations in WhatsApp. Extremely easy to set up. Both usage-based and Unlimited Subscription plans are available.

For example, here is a portion of a conversation I had with AIBuddy where it’s answering my questions about software subscription plans.

![chatGPT alternatives - aibuddy.chat](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1729843424969/a04c9028-b229-4b9a-be31-77670647ba3a.jpeg)

### CharacterAI

[CharacterAI](https://beta.character.ai/) provides conversational AI bots in the browser. You can spin up your AI bots based on a character, real or fictional. For example, you could spin up an AI Bot that will converse with you like a Pyshcogolist or Elon Musk. You could also use pre-built AI Bots created by other users.

![chatGPT alternatives - characterai](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1729843426512/4313f59b-9ff2-4edb-8697-b6519a67ffc9.png)

![chatGPT alternatives - characterai](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1729843428205/515b5e5e-181f-43ce-855d-01c3c132369e.png)

### Replika

[Replika](https://replika.com/) is a conversational AI Bot that works on the web as well as via native applications on iOS and Android devices.

### CohereAI Conversations

[CohereAI](https://conversant.streamlit.app/) has built a demo conversational web application that uses its own AI models.

### Build your own

You can also build your own AI chatbots using GPT-3 or other AI models. Here are some guides I have written for building AI chatbots:

*   [How to Build an AI Chatbot with GPT-3 and Django: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://harishgarg.com/writing/how-to-build-a-ai-chatbot-with-gpt-3-and-django-a-step-by-step-guide/)
*   [Build a WhatsApp chatbot using GPT-3 API: A step-by-step guide](https://harishgarg.com/writing/build-a-whatsapp-chatbot-using-gpt-3-api-a-step-by-step-guide/)
*   [Building a chat app with GPT-3, ReactJS, and NextJS: A step-by-step guide](https://harishgarg.com/writing/building-a-chat-app-with-gpt-3-reactjs-and-nextjs-a-step-by-step-guide/)
*   [Building chatbot for Telegram using GPT-3 API: Fully Hands-on Guide](https://harishgarg.com/writing/building-chatbot-for-telegram-using-gpt-3-api-fully-hands-on-guide/)