Tech Desk 
Jul 31, 2024
OpenAI's SearchGPT has been already creating a lot buzz in the tech market; till it arrives several AI search alternatives have emerged to fill in the gap for the users. These innovative tools offer multiple unique features and capabilities that make them worth exploring.
5 AI search alternatives
Here are the five AI search alternatives that you must give a try while waiting for SearchGPT:
- Perplexity
- Gemini
- Microsoft's Copilot
- ChatGPT
- YOU.com
Perplexity
Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool introduced in 2022, has been one of the first chatbots to associate with web searching abilities. This AI tool combines elements of Google and ChatGPT to deliver answers to the users' queries while providing links to sources for further exploration.
Perplexity's AI-powered search capabilities make it a great alternative to traditional search engines, just be interacting with prompts.
Gemini
Gemini, recently updated with new policy guidelines, is one of the most reliable choices for those who trust Google's expertise. This AI search tool leverages Google's search extension to provide more accurate results than other chatbots and allows users to double-check answers against the Google Search results with a single click.
Microsoft's Copilot
Formerly known as Bing Chat, Microsoft's Copilot was introduced in 2023, has been a conversational AI search tool that enables the users to search the web like they're having a casual conversation with a friend. However, Copilot can answer multi-part questions at once and is designed to provide accurate results.
ChatGPT
While waiting for SearchGPT, ChatGPT can be used as an AI assistant. Although its training data is current up to October 2023, ChatGPT can use its browsing tool to fetch and verify more recent information. This makes it a viable alternative for those seeking answers.
YOU.com
YOU.com, launched in 2022, is a lesser-known yet effective AI search alternative. This search engine offers the users a better privacy and summarises the web, making it a great choice for those seeking a more private search experience. With its ability to handle most internet searches, YOU.com is a hidden gem worth exploring.
