ChatGPT versus Meta AI
ChatGPT and Meta AI compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | ChatGPT | Meta AI |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI | Meta |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Launched | November 2022 | September 2023 |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $8 / month | from $7.99 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Agent mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| File upload | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Code execution | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 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 | Not disclosed |
The match-up at a glance
ChatGPT is made by OpenAI, launched in 2022; Meta AI by Meta, launched in 2023. 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; Meta AI runs on Muse Spark.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
Price and free version
At a comparable entry plan, Meta AI is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- ChatGPT: limited free version
- Meta AI: limited free version
- ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month
- Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month
What they can do
Both offer: image generation and voice mode.
Not confirmed for one of the two: web search, agent mode, file upload and memory.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 6 are confirmed for ChatGPT and 2 for Meta AI. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Platforms
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy compared
Both allow: opt out of training on your chats.
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 writing and rewriting and teamwork.
- Choose Meta AI for creating images.
Other comparisons
Frequently asked questions
ChatGPT or Meta AI: which one is free?
ChatGPT: limited free version. Meta AI: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Meta AI has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. ChatGPT: first paid plan at $8 per month. Meta AI: first paid plan at $7.99 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
ChatGPT, with 3 of three safeguards confirmed (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency), versus 1.
Which one should I choose?
Choose ChatGPT for writing and rewriting and teamwork. Choose Meta AI for creating images.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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