Noctie Alternative
Noctie is built around a human-like bot to train against. Chessiro has human-like bots too, and puts the weight on what happens after the game: an unlimited free review of every game you play, anywhere, and an AI coach that explains in plain English why your moves went wrong.
Chessiro vs Noctie at a glance
| Chessiro | Noctie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free use | Free plan: unlimited game reviews, bot games, plus a weekly AI coach allowance | 7-day free trial with full access |
| Human-like bots | Bots trained on human games (Maia), 10 levels from 250 to 3000, adaptive strength, takebacks | Human-like bot with 25 levels from about 400 to 2800 |
| Feedback on your moves | AI coach explains your exact position in plain English, answers follow-up questions, draws arrows on the board, in 24 languages | Color-coded grade on every move, takebacks and hints |
| Review your other games | Unlimited reviews of games from Chess.com, Lichess or any PGN | Focus is on games against the bot |
| Puzzles from your mistakes | Smart Shuffle builds puzzles from your own mistakes (2 sessions a week free) | Puzzles from your mistakes with spaced repetition |
| Phone | Web app you can install on your phone | Web, iOS and Android apps |
| Paid plans | Plus $10/month, Pro $15/month | €14/month or €96/year |
Noctie details are taken from noctie.ai in October 2026.
Which one fits you
Choose Chessiro if
- You want a free plan, not a trial.
- You want your Chess.com and Lichess games reviewed, not only bot games.
- You want moves explained in words and to ask follow-up questions.
Noctie may suit you better if
- Your main training is playing a human-like bot every day.
- You want opening repertoire drills against human-style replies.
- You want a native phone app today.
To see how the coach explains a position, visit the AI chess coach page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Noctie alternative?
Yes. Chessiro has a free plan with no trial clock: unlimited game reviews with Stockfish 19, games against human-like bots, and an AI coach with a free weekly allowance. Noctie offers a 7-day free trial, then €14 a month or €96 a year (prices as of October 2026).
Does Chessiro have a human-like chess bot?
Yes. Chessiro's bots are built on Maia, a model trained on human games, so they make human-style moves and mistakes. There are 10 levels from 250 to 3000, an adaptive mode that adjusts to you, three playing styles and takebacks.
How is Chessiro different from Noctie?
Noctie centers on training against its bot, with move grades, hints and opening practice. Chessiro centers on understanding your games: it reviews any game you play on Chess.com, Lichess or over the board, explains the critical moments in plain English, answers your questions, and turns repeat mistakes into puzzles.
Which is cheaper?
Chessiro's paid plans are Plus at $10 a month and Pro at $15 a month, and it has a free plan. Noctie is €14 a month or €96 a year after its 7-day trial.
Try it on the game you just lost
Paste the PGN, find the moment it turned, and ask the coach why. Free, unlimited reviews, no card needed.