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ChatGPT vs Qwen
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick ChatGPT for writing and coding.
- Qwen is free to use.
| Spec | ChatGPT | Qwen |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan, per month | $20 a month | Free |
| Writing | 9 | 8 |
| Coding | 9 | 8 |
| Research | 8 | 8 |
| Images | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 9 |
| Made by | OpenAI | Alibaba |
| Free plan | Yes, with limits on uploads, images, voice and deep research | Yes, free to use |
| Paid plan | Plus, $20 a month | None listed |
| Main model | GPT-6 | Qwen3.7-Plus |
| Images | Makes images (limited on Free, more on paid plans) | Makes and edits images |
| Voice | Voice chats | — |
| Web search | Web search with source links, plus deep research | Web search and Deep Research |
| Files | Uploads and file analysis | Understands text, images, audio and video |
| Apps | Web, iPhone and Android, plus a desktop app | Web, phone and desktop |
| Model you can download | — | Yes, many Qwen models on Hugging Face |
| Checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Plans and prices change often: each row shows the month we checked. Scores are out of 10 and are our editorial view.
