In short
- ChatGPT is a general-purpose assistant for conversation, writing, learning and analysis. It works in the browser and in phone and desktop apps; OpenAI also has separate agentic tools for programming.
- NEO is two tools in one: a free web chat with models from different companies, including GPT, and the NEO Desktop app, where the agent works with the project folder, terminal and browser and takes the task all the way to a working result.
Comparison
| NEO | ChatGPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Taking a task to a result: a website, bot, app, documents | General-purpose assistant: questions, writing, analysis, learning |
| Models | Models from several companies, including GPT — chosen for each chat | OpenAI models |
| Working with files | The agent creates and edits files in a connected folder on your computer | Uploading files to the chat and analyzing them |
| Code | Writes it, runs it in the built-in terminal and tests it in the browser | Writes and runs code; OpenAI has separate tools for development |
| Free | Web chat with search and images every day | A free plan with limits |
When to choose NEO
- You need a finished thing, not an answer: a website, a bot, a program, a folder of documents.
- You want to compare models from different companies in one place.
- It matters that your project files stay on your computer.
When to choose ChatGPT
- You need a general-purpose companion for questions, learning and writing.
- Voice mode and a phone app matter to you.
- You already work in the OpenAI ecosystem.
Try it without installing
Start with the free NEO web chat: it runs in your browser, can search the web and generate images. When you need an agent that does the work itself, download NEO Desktop.
This comparison is based on public information as of the date the page was updated. AI tools change fast: check the features and prices of other products on their official websites. Product names belong to their respective owners.