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ChatGPT vs Steer
General-purpose chat assistant, not focused on in-app writing.
ChatGPTOpenAI's AI assistant for chat, code and research
SteerAI Tool, Technology, Information and InternetWhich to pick
Pick ChatGPT if you want…
- Conversational AI for chat, code, and research
- Conversational AI
- Integrations with Web, iOS or Android (on ChatGPT's list, not Steer's)
Pick Steer if you want…
- Instant in-app writing improvement
- Integrations with macOS or Windows (on Steer's list, not ChatGPT's)
Side by side
- What it is
- ChatGPT:ChatGPT is an AI assistant for chat, code, image generation, and research across web, iOS, and Android.
- Steer:Steer is a native macOS/Windows assistant that instantly fixes spelling, improves wording, and adjusts tone in any application.
- Best for
- ChatGPT:Conversational AI for chat, code, and research
- Steer:Instant in-app writing improvement
- Who it’s for
- ChatGPT:Developers, students, and professionals needing conversational AI assistance
- Steer:Professionals who write emails, messages, or documents and need quick, private language assistance.
- Pricing
- ChatGPT:Freemium
- Steer:Freemium
- Plans
- ChatGPT:—
- Steer:Starter Free · Pro $3.60/mo per month, billed yearly · Lifetime $149 one time
- Works with
- ChatGPT:Web, iOS, Android, Plugins
- Steer:macOS, Windows
ChatGPT features
- Unlimited text chats. Chat freely with AI models, subject to abuse guardrails.
- File and image uploads. Upload files and images to enhance interactions.
- Voice and video chat. Interact using voice and optional video support.
- Custom GPTs and plugins. Create and use custom agents and plugins for extended functionality.
- Built-in browser and search. Browse the web and search sources directly within the chat.
- Memory and context expansion. Longer memory windows and context for deeper conversations.
Steer features
- Fast corrections. Fixes spelling and refines wording in about 2 seconds.
- App-wide integration. Works in any desktop application without switching contexts.
- Tone adaptation. Automatically matches the tone to the app you are using.
- Multilingual support. Supports multiple languages via GPT-4, with best results in English.
- Privacy-first. No data is stored; processing occurs only on text you explicitly allow.
- Cross-platform. Native extensions for macOS (12+) and Windows.
ChatGPT vs Steer FAQ
Is ChatGPT or Steer free?+
ChatGPT has a free plan and paid plans. Steer has a free plan (Starter) and paid plans.
Do ChatGPT and Steer integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: ChatGPT lists Web, iOS, Android and Plugins; Steer lists macOS and Windows.
On DevHunt
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