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Head to head · 2026

Helper vs Voila

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Helper

Native desktop client that puts ChatGPT in its own window instead of a browser tab

3.5Free

Visit Helper (opens Helper in a new tab)

Voila

One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops

4.0Free

Visit Voila (opens Voila in a new tab)

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Helper does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Voila

    3.5 against 4.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onHelperVoila
Our rating3.54.0Better
Starts atFreeFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFreeFree
Key features
  • Native desktop client
  • Builds for macOS, Windows and Linux
  • ChatGPT access outside the browser
  • Its own window in the task switcher
  • Free to use
  • Extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and Safari
  • Apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows
  • Reads webpages, documents and images
  • Email drafting and instant replies
  • Prompt library, image generation and YouTube summaries
Pros
  • A real window rather than a tab that gets buried
  • Builds for all three desktop platforms
  • Free
  • Present on every browser and device, so the habit actually forms
  • Reads the page in front of you rather than needing a paste
  • Free to start
Cons
  • A wrapper around OpenAI's service, dependent on its terms and availability
  • Little public information about who maintains it
  • Conversations pass through a third-party client
  • No pricing tiers shown
  • An assistant reading the current page sees whatever is on it
  • Nine surfaces means each is shallower than a native tool
CompanyHelperVoila

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Helper better than Voila?

In our reviews Helper scores 3.5 and Voila scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Helper: Native desktop client that puts ChatGPT in its own window instead of a browser tab. Voila: One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops.

Which is cheaper, Helper or Voila?

Helper: free. Voila: free.

Do Helper and Voila have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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