ChatGPT versus Le Chat (Mistral Vibe)
ChatGPT and Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | ChatGPT | Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI | Mistral AI |
| Country | United States | France |
| Launched | November 2022 | February 2024 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $8 / month | from $5.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Yes |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Browser extension | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| French interface | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish interface | Yes | Yes |
| Opt out of training on your chats | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary chat | Yes | Not disclosed |
| EU data residency | Yes | Yes |
Two assistants head to head
ChatGPT is made by OpenAI, launched in 2022; Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) by Mistral AI, launched in 2024. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
ChatGPT runs on GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna.
ChatGPT’s developer is based in: United States. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe)’s developer is based in: France.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Price and free version
At a comparable entry plan, Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- ChatGPT: limited free version
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version
- ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month
Features compared
Both offer: web search, agent mode, file upload, image generation, voice mode and memory.
Not confirmed for one of the two: code execution.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 6 are confirmed for ChatGPT and 7 for Le Chat (Mistral Vibe). A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats and eu data residency.
In short
The best way to decide is still to try both free versions on the same task. To widen the choice, use the AI assistants comparison or the which-AI quiz.
- Choose ChatGPT for finding sourced information.
- Choose Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for coding.
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Frequently asked questions
ChatGPT or Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): which one is free?
ChatGPT: limited free version. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
ChatGPT, with 3 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 2.
Which one should I choose?
Choose ChatGPT for finding sourced information. Choose Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for coding.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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