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How we test and rank AI chatbots

Best Chatbots AI is an independent guide to the best AI chatbots. We test tools on hands-on tasks, score them across five dimensions, and publish rankings, deep reviews, and guides. Our goal is one place to find the right chatbot for your need.

Our scoring method

We score every chatbot on five weighted dimensions, then blend them into an overall rating out of 10:

  • Reasoning
  • Writing
  • Coding
  • Ease of use
  • Value

How we test

  1. Run each chatbot on the same set of writing, reasoning, and coding tasks.
  2. Check pricing, free-tier limits, and the data policy.
  3. Compare features such as voice, images, search, and integrations.
  4. Re-test when a model ships a major update, and adjust the score.

Editorial independence

The numbered rankings are editorial. Brands cannot buy a rank or a score. Sponsored placements, such as Zurvo, are labeled and sit outside the ranked list. Affiliate links help fund the site and never change a tool’s position.

We track 23 consumer chatbots in the main ranking, plus business tools across our use-case guides. Have a correction or a tool to suggest? Email hello@bestchatbotsai.com.

About & disclosure

Who runs Best Chatbots AI?

Best Chatbots AI is an independent editorial team that tests and reviews AI chatbots. We publish rankings, deep reviews, and guides to help readers pick the right tool.

Do brands pay to rank higher?

No. The numbered rankings are editorial and cannot be bought. Sponsored placements, such as Zurvo, are labeled and sit outside the ranked list.

How do you make money?

We earn through sponsorships and affiliate links. Sponsored content is labeled, and affiliate links never change a tool's editorial rank or score.

How often do you update rankings?

We revisit scores and order as models ship major updates, so a chatbot's position can change when a new version shifts its capabilities.