Best AI Voice Assistants 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Speak commands, ask questions and start tasks with AI voice assistants on supported devices. This guide helps US buyers compare plans, platforms and published capabilities.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Gemini | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Amazon Alexa | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Braina | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 SoundHound | 5.7 | $5.99 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Pi | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Bank of America Mobile Point of Sale | 4.9 | $87 one-time | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Josh.ai | 4.2 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Suki | 4.2 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Bixby | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 LG ThinQ | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 24 Sep 2026 |
The list has no published ranking basis. Compare entries using fields for free access, paid pricing, device support, smart-home control, custom actions, web search and conversation memory.
Amazon Alexa
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebBraina
Braina may suit people who want voice dictation across software or websites, including offline use, or who want to control a PC from a mobile app.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1SoundHound
SoundHound suits listeners who want to identify songs by listening, singing, or humming, and use voice controls for discovery and playback.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1Pi
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebThis solution suits businesses with Bank of America Merchant Services and business checking accounts that need mobile, in-person, or online payment processing.
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid plans
Free-plan entries include Amazon Alexa, Bixby, D.A.W.N., Huawei Celia, Leon and LG ThinQ. A free trial is available from entries on this list.
Paid terms vary. Braina lists a paid plan from $99 per year, while Cerence Assistant lists pricing on request.
Match the platforms you use
Entries run on platforms such as Android, web, iOS, macOS, Windows and API access. Check the platform field against your phone, computer or development setup before choosing.
Platform coverage can shape where voice commands and related features work.
Check the functions you need
Fields let you compare smart-home control, custom actions, web search and conversation memory. Use those fields to focus on the tasks you want an assistant to handle.
A tool may suit a narrow need, such as home control or web questions, so compare the published capability fields directly.
Consider the maker's ecosystem
Samsung's Bixby, Amazon Alexa, Gemini, Huawei Celia and LG ThinQ represent assistants from different device ecosystems. A familiar ecosystem may simplify setup across compatible products.
Review the listed platform and capability details rather than assuming support across brands.