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ChatGPT vs Sesame

ChatGPT scores higher in our catalogue (4.2 vs 3.6), but the right pick depends on what you need: Sesame may suit you better on price and features.

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ChatGPT0Sesame0
Editor score4.2 / 53.6 / 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 during the research preview, on web and in the mobile app.
Adult contentNo adult modeNo adult mode
VoiceLive callsLive calls
ImagesYesNo
VideoYesNo
MemoryYesYes
Custom charactersYesNo
Companion typesAny characterFemale companion, Male companion, Non-binary
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

Sesame — our take

Started as a voice demo; now a mobile preview of four named agents that still lead the field on presence.

  • Best voice presence we have heard
  • Free during preview
  • Conversational timing is excellent

ChatGPT vs Sesame — common questions

Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or Sesame?

Sesame 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. Sesame: 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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