SillyTavern
4.3
The self-hosted frontend the power users all run
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
FreeMatureVoice calls+5
Alternatives to Le Chat
8 sites worth considering instead of Le Chat, pulled from the categories it appears in and ordered by our editorial score. For reference, Le Chat costs $14.99/mo.
| Site | Price | Free tier | Voice | Memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SillyTavern The self-hosted frontend the power users all run | Free | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Nomi AI Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions | $8.33/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Replika The original AI friend, built around emotional connection | $5.83/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Wysa A clinically grounded wellbeing companion | $8.33/mo billed yearly | Yes | No | Yes | vs |
| SoulChat Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account | $9.99/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | vs |
| DeepSeek An open-weight model with a surprisingly strong free chat | Free | Yes | No | Yes | vs |
| ChatGPT Memory, voice mode and the strongest general model | $20/mo | Yes | Voice calls | Yes | vs |
| Gemini Google assistant with image, video and live voice | $4.99/mo | Yes | Voice notes | Yes | vs |
Side by side
All 68 alternatives pagesNomi AI
4.2
Memory that survives months, across up to ten companions
The memory benchmark. If continuity is your main requirement, this is the one to beat.
$8.33/moMatureVoice calls+4
Replika
4.1
The original AI friend, built around emotional connection
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
$5.83/moVoice callsMemory+2
Wysa
3.9
A clinically grounded wellbeing companion
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
$8.33/mo billed yearlyMemory
SoulChat
Not rated yet
Six hand-written companions with long-term memory, free to try without an account
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
$9.99/moMatureVoice notes+4
DeepSeek
4.3
An open-weight model with a surprisingly strong free chat
Not a companion, but its free, capable chat and long memory make it a credible daily AI friend.
FreeMemory
Switching from Le Chat — common questions
What are the best alternatives to Le Chat?
8 sites from the same categories are listed above, ordered by our editorial score. We match on category rather than on marketing claims, so what you see is what competes with Le Chat for the same use case.
Is there a free alternative to Le Chat?
Yes — SillyTavern, Nomi AI, Replika, Wysa, SoulChat, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Gemini have a free tier you can use before paying anything.
How much does Le Chat cost compared with the alternatives?
Le Chat is $14.99/mo. The alternatives above range from $0 to $20 a month.