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ChatGPT vs TextGen
ChatGPT scores higher in our catalogue (4.2 vs 4.0), but the right pick depends on what you need: TextGen may suit you better on price and features.
| ChatGPT0 | TextGen0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 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 and open source. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Desktop, Web |
| Runs locally | No | Yes |
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
TextGen — our take
Formerly text-generation-webui: not a companion app, but the plumbing most local companion setups are built on.
- Supports nearly every local model
- Active extension ecosystem
- Free and open source
ChatGPT vs TextGen — common questions
Which is cheaper, ChatGPT or TextGen?
TextGen 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. TextGen: 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.