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Le Chat vs NovelAI
Le Chat scores higher in our catalogue (4.3 vs 3.7), but the right pick depends on what you need: NovelAI may suit you better on price and features.
0| Le Chat0 | NovelAI0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Price | $14.99/mo | $10/mo |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | Free tier (web search, image gen, code, ~200 msgs/day); Pro €14.99/mo for priority access. EU data residency. | Tablet $10/mo, Scroll $15/mo, Opus $25/mo. Billed monthly only — there is no annual option to fold in. No free tier, just a limited trial. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | Optional mature mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | Yes |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| 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
NovelAI — our take
For long-form narrative and illustration, not for daily companionship.
- Excellent long-context story model
- Strong anime image model
- No ads
Le Chat vs NovelAI — common questions
Which is cheaper, Le Chat or NovelAI?
NovelAI is the cheaper of the two at $10/mo, against $14.99/mo for Le Chat.
Which one has a free tier?
Only Le Chat has a free tier; NovelAI is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Le Chat: No adult mode. NovelAI: 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.