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Le Chat vs ChatGPT
Le Chat edges ChatGPT on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.2), but ChatGPT is the better fit if you want live voice calls and video and custom characters; Le Chat has no clear edge there.
0| Le Chat0 | ChatGPT0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | $14.99/mo | $20/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 available; Plus $20/mo, billed monthly only — the annual discount applies to Business seats, not Plus. Voice mode included. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop |
| 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
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
Le Chat vs ChatGPT — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or ChatGPT?
Le Chat is the cheaper of the two at $14.99/mo, 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?
Le Chat: No adult mode. ChatGPT: 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.