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ChatGPT vs Qwen Chat
ChatGPT edges Qwen Chat on our editorial score (4.2 vs 4.2), but ChatGPT is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and custom characters, while Qwen Chat fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| ChatGPT0 | Qwen Chat0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | $20/mo | Free |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier available; Plus $20/mo, billed monthly only — the annual discount applies to Business seats, not Plus. Voice mode included. | Free consumer chat with flagship Qwen models, image + video generation and voice chat. API billed per token via Alibaba Cloud. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
ChatGPT — our take
Not built as a companion, but its memory and voice mode make it a legitimate daily chat partner.
- Best general reasoning and writing
- Strong voice mode
- Memory across conversations
Qwen Chat — our take
A near-frontier free assistant: image and video generation, voice chat and 119+ languages — a strong daily chat companion.
- Free, near-frontier model
- Image and video generation
- 119+ languages
ChatGPT vs Qwen Chat — common questions
Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Qwen Chat?
Qwen Chat is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $20/mo for ChatGPT.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
ChatGPT: No adult mode. Qwen Chat: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.