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Head-to-head · AI assistants · facts checked 16 Oct 2026

ChatGPT vs TextCortex

ChatGPT scores 8.8 to TextCortex's 7.9 among the AI assistants we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.

ChatGPT
#1 of 20 AI assistants
8.8
/ 10
From
$8/mo (Go)
Free plan
Yes
TextCortex
#9 of 20 AI assistants
7.9
/ 10
From
€29.99/mo (Premium)
Free plan
Yes
The verdict

ChatGPT wins, 8.8 to 7.9

TextCortex does not train on your data; ChatGPT trains on your data unless you opt out. TextCortex also includes deep research reports already on its free plan, where ChatGPT limits deep research on Free and Go and only opens it up fully from Plus. ChatGPT runs on 5 platforms against TextCortex's 2.

Pick ChatGPT if you want more platforms covered and images on the free plan.

Pick TextCortex if you want no training on your data and free deep research.

Best for

Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.

What it can do
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 10.0 · TextCortex 8.0 on what it can do
  • Voice conversation: ChatGPT yes, TextCortex does not say
  • Projects that keep files and chats together: ChatGPT yes, TextCortex does not say
Where it works
ChatGPT
ChatGPT 10.0 · TextCortex 6.0 on where it works
  • Where it runs: 5 platforms against 2 platforms
Pricing
Too close to call
ChatGPT 7.8 · TextCortex 7.8 on pricing
  • Cheapest paid plan, monthly: ChatGPT $8, TextCortex priced in EUR
  • Full use on the cheapest paid plan: Included against Limited
Privacy and trust
TextCortex
ChatGPT 6.2 · TextCortex 10.0 on privacy and trust
  • Ways to reach support: 4 support channels against 2 support channels
  • Does not train AI on your data: Yes against unless you opt out
Section 01

How they score

Both are scored the same way, against the other AI assistants we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. ChatGPT leads on 2 of 4 criteria.

What it can do40% of the score
ChatGPT10.0
TextCortex8.0
Where it works20% of the score
ChatGPT10.0
TextCortex6.0
Pricing22% of the score
ChatGPT7.8
TextCortex7.8
Privacy and trust18% of the score
ChatGPT6.2
TextCortex10.0
How the score works →
Section 02

Where they differ

Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.

Where it runs
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
5 platforms
source ↗
TextCortex
2 platforms
source ↗
Full use on the cheapest paid plan
TextCortex
ChatGPT
Limited
source ↗
TextCortex
Included
source ↗
Does not train AI on your data
TextCortex
ChatGPT
Unless you opt out
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
Ways to reach support
TextCortex
ChatGPT
2 support channels
source ↗
TextCortex
4 support channels
source ↗

Published by only one of them

Voice conversation
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Not published
Projects that keep files and chats together
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Not published
Cheapest paid plan, monthly
ChatGPT
$8
source ↗
TextCortex
Priced in EUR
Where they match (6)
Deep research reports
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
Remembers you across chats
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
Makes images
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
Team workspace
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
SOC 2
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
GDPR
ChatGPT
Yes
source ↗
TextCortex
Yes
source ↗
Section 03

Pricing, plan by plan

Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.

ChatGPT

Free
Free
Unlimited text chat, limited deep research
Go
$8/mo
Best for longer conversations; more messages, uploads, image creation, longer memory
Plus
$20/mo
Best for advanced work and productivity; GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Astra, expanded everything, projects, scheduled tasks
Pro
$100/mo
Best for research and coding; 5x or 20x more usage, GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, maximum Codex and deep research
Business
$25/user/mo · $20/user/mo billed yearly
Secure workspace for teams; ChatGPT Work, Codex, SAML SSO, no training on business data
Enterprise
Custom
Enterprise-grade AI, security, support; SCIM, EKM, data residency, 24/7 priority support, volume discounts

TextCortex

Free
Free
Limited core features, Deep Research, 50 MB Knowledge Bases

For everything else about each tool, read the full ChatGPT review and TextCortex review.

Section 04

ChatGPT vs TextCortex: common questions

Which is better, ChatGPT or TextCortex?

ChatGPT scores 8.8 and TextCortex 7.9 out of 10 among the AI assistants we rate. ChatGPT is ahead on what it can do and where it works. TextCortex is ahead on privacy and trust.

Is ChatGPT or TextCortex cheaper?

ChatGPT's cheapest paid plan is $8/mo (Go) and TextCortex's is €29.99/mo (Premium). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.

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