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Le Chat vs Venice AI
Le Chat edges Venice AI on our editorial score (4.3 vs 4.0), but Le Chat is the stronger pick if you want long-term memory, while Venice AI fits better if voice notes or video or custom characters matter more.
0| Le Chat0 | Venice AI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | $14.99/mo | $12.42/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. | Verified on venice.ai (2026-09): Free tier (10 text/15 image prompts/day); Pro $18/mo or $149/yr (~$12.42/mo) unlocks unlimited text, characters and 1,000 images/day; Pro+ $68/mo, Max $200/mo. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion, Male 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
Venice AI — our take
The privacy pick: zero data retention, uncensored characters, images and video from a single subscription.
- Strongest privacy architecture in the category
- Uncensored by default on paid tiers
- Images, video and music included
Le Chat vs Venice AI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or Venice AI?
Venice AI is the cheaper of the two at $12.42/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?
Le Chat retains context across sessions; Venice AI keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Le Chat: No adult mode. Venice AI: Optional mature mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.