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ChatGPT vs Sesame
ChatGPT edges Sesame on our editorial score (4.2 vs 3.6), but ChatGPT is the better fit if you want image sharing and video and custom characters; Sesame has no clear edge there.
0| ChatGPT0 | Sesame0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 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 during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary |
| 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
Sesame — our take
Started as a voice demo; now a mobile preview of four named agents that still lead the field on presence.
- Best voice presence we have heard
- Free during preview
- Conversational timing is excellent
ChatGPT vs Sesame — common questions
Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Sesame?
Sesame 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. Sesame: 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.