ChatGPT alternatives · AI Assistants
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to ChatGPT
The ChatGPT listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
ChatGPT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month (Go). All of them are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from ChatGPT
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Venice
Privacy-focused AI app for chat, images and video across many models
- Venice starts at $18 per month, or $180 per year (Pro). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
- Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Venice is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Maple AI
End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves
- Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
- Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $34.99
Confer
End-to-end encrypted AI assistant from the creator of Signal
- Confer starts at $34.99 (Confer Membership, US App Store; billing period not shown). ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
- Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Confer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Bearly
Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models
- Bearly starts at $20 per month. ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go).
- Only Bearly lists a browser extension.
- Only ChatGPT lists an Android app.
- Bearly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to ChatGPT?
Yes. Venice, Maple AI, Confer and Bearly are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is ChatGPT end-to-end encrypted?
The ChatGPT listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ChatGPT: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.


