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ChatGPT vs Qwen Chat
ChatGPT scores higher in our catalogue (4.2 vs 4.2), but the right pick depends on what you need: Qwen Chat may suit you better on price and features.
0| ChatGPT0 | Qwen Chat0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Price | $20/mo | Free |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free tier available; Plus $20/mo, billed monthly only — the annual discount applies to Business seats, not Plus. Voice mode included. | Free consumer chat with flagship Qwen models, image + video generation and voice chat. API billed per token via Alibaba Cloud. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
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
Qwen Chat — our take
A near-frontier free assistant: image and video generation, voice chat and 119+ languages — a strong daily chat companion.
- Free, near-frontier model
- Image and video generation
- 119+ languages
ChatGPT vs Qwen Chat — common questions
Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Qwen Chat?
Qwen Chat is the cheaper of the two at Free, 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?
ChatGPT: No adult mode. Qwen Chat: 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.