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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.

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ChatGPT0Qwen Chat0
Editor score4.2 / 54.2 / 5
Price$20/moFree
Price band$10–20/moFree
Free tierYesYes
Price detailFree 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 contentNo adult modeNo adult mode
VoiceLive callsVoice notes
ImagesYesYes
VideoYesYes
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesNo
Companion typesAny characterAny character
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android
Runs locallyNoNo

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.

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