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Le Chat vs Ash
Le Chat edges Ash on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.1), but Le Chat is the stronger pick if you want image sharing, while Ash fits better if live voice calls matter more.
0| Le Chat0 | Ash0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $14.99/mo | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier (web search, image gen, code, ~200 msgs/day); Pro €14.99/mo for priority access. EU data residency. | Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Le Chat — our take
Mistral’s free assistant with web search, image generation and memory — a credible daily chat companion with EU data residency.
- Generous free tier
- Fast inference
- Built-in image generation
Ash — our take
The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
Le Chat vs Ash — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or Ash?
Ash is the cheaper of the two at $14.16/mo, against $14.99/mo for Le Chat.
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?
Le Chat: No adult mode. Ash: 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.