Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) or Perplexity: which to choose?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) and Perplexity compared on what matters day to day: price, features, apps and privacy.
Data as of October 22, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Mistral AI | Perplexity AI |
| Country | France | United States |
| Launched | February 2024 | Not disclosed |
| Free version | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Plans | from $5.99 / month | from $10 / month |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | Yes | Yes |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Autonomous browsing | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| macOS | Not disclosed | 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 | Not disclosed | Yes |
| EU data residency | Yes | Not disclosed |
Who are they?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) is made by Mistral AI, launched in 2024; Perplexity by Perplexity AI. Both answer questions, write and summarise, but their plans, features and privacy rules differ.
Perplexity runs on Sonar.
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe)’s developer is based in: France. Perplexity’s developer is based in: United States.
Survey carried out on October 22, 2026 from the official pages of both services.
How much does it cost?
At a comparable entry plan, Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) is the cheaper one. Higher tiers mostly add usage volume and advanced features.
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version
- Perplexity: limited free version
- Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month
- Perplexity: first paid plan at $10 per month
Features compared
Both offer: web search, agent mode, file upload, image generation and memory.
Not confirmed for one of the two: voice mode, code execution and autonomous browsing.
In total, of the 8 features we track, 7 are confirmed for Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) and 6 for Perplexity. A feature may only be available on a paid plan: check before you subscribe.
Where to use them
Both available on: Web, iPhone and Android.
Privacy
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 Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for writing and rewriting and coding.
- Choose Perplexity for finding sourced information.
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Frequently asked questions
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) or Perplexity: which one is free?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): limited free version. Perplexity: limited free version.
Which one is cheaper?
Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) has the cheaper entry-level paid plan. Le Chat (Mistral Vibe): first paid plan at $5.99 per month. Perplexity: first paid plan at $10 per month.
Which one protects my data best?
Our survey does not separate them: 2 of three safeguards confirmed on each side (training opt-out, temporary chat, EU data residency).
Which one should I choose?
Choose Le Chat (Mistral Vibe) for writing and rewriting and coding. Choose Perplexity for finding sourced information.
Data sources
Data as of October 22, 2026
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