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Le Chat vs Ollama
Le Chat edges Ollama on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.3), but Le Chat is the stronger pick if you want long-term memory and image sharing, while Ollama fits better if custom characters matter more.
0| Le Chat | Ollama | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Price | $14.99/mo | Free |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | Free |
| 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 and open-source (2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | 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
Ollama — our take
The de-facto local model runtime: one command to run open models, free and open-source.
- One-command model setup
- Huge model library
- Open-source and free
Le Chat vs Ollama — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or Ollama?
Ollama is the cheaper of the two at Free, 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?
Le Chat retains context across sessions; Ollama keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Le Chat: No adult mode. Ollama: 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.