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Le Chat vs Penly
Le Chat edges Penly on our editorial score (4.3 vs 3.7), but Penly is the better fit if you want custom characters; Le Chat has no clear edge there.
0| Le Chat0 | Penly0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 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. | Credit packs are one-time purchases with no subscription, per penly.ai (2026-09); current pack prices are shown at checkout only. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Adult-first |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| 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
Penly — our take
A pay-as-you-go alternative to subscriptions: companion chat plus anime/realistic image generation on credit packs.
- No recurring billing
- Good image generation
- Companion chat included
Le Chat vs Penly — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or Penly?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Le Chat $14.99/mo, Penly Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
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: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Le Chat: No adult mode. Penly: Adult-first. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.