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HuggingChat
4.1
Free chat on 130+ open-weight models
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Our verdict. Not a companion, but a free, transparent chat front-end over Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek and Mistral that doubles as a daily AI friend. Best for: Free, open-source model chat.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.1 / 5. Best for Free, open-source model chat.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free with a Hugging Face account; Hugging Face Pro $9/mo for priority inference. Runs open-weight models (Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral…).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 27 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free with a Hugging Face account; Hugging Face Pro $9/mo for priority inference. Runs open-weight models (Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral…).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- Web
- Privacy & safety notes
- Open-source chat UI; chats not used for training when logged in with data-sharing off.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 27 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Free, no usage cap
- 130+ switchable open models
- Transparent and auditable
Where it falls short
- Web only, no native app
- Quality varies by model
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HuggingChat — common questions
Is HuggingChat free?
Yes — HuggingChat has a free tier you can use without paying. Free with a Hugging Face account; Hugging Face Pro $9/mo for priority inference. Runs open-weight models (Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral…). We last checked it by hand on 27 Sept 2026.
How much does HuggingChat cost?
Free (Free). Free with a Hugging Face account; Hugging Face Pro $9/mo for priority inference. Runs open-weight models (Llama, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral…). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 27 Sept 2026.
Does HuggingChat remember previous conversations?
Yes — HuggingChat keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does HuggingChat have an adult mode?
HuggingChat is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does HuggingChat run on?
HuggingChat is available on web.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for HuggingChat were last checked by hand on 27 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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