Looking for a voice conversation today? Start with the experience you want: open-ended chat, a voice preview, or a short game with a goal.
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Good for: Everyday voice chat, talking through ideas, and language practice
ChatGPT Voice by OpenAI
A general-purpose voice mode inside ChatGPT. OpenAI’s page suggests uses such as brainstorming, getting quick answers hands-free, practicing a language, and live translation. You can interrupt it mid-answer and ask it to change pace or detail.
How to start
Open ChatGPT and tap the voice icon. OpenAI’s page says you can pick from several voices and view a transcript of the conversation.
Before you start
Features and limits can depend on your plan, app, and region. Check OpenAI’s page for current availability.
Good for: Voice conversations connected to Google apps and your camera
Gemini Live by Google
Google’s voice conversation mode in the Gemini app. You can interrupt or change topic, switch between talking and typing in the same chat, and, according to Google, connect to apps such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps, and YouTube or share your camera.
How to start
Tap the Live icon in the Gemini app.
Before you start
Google says some features require a setting or subscription and that compatibility, availability, and age limits vary.
Good for: Exploring how natural an AI voice conversation can feel
Sesame by Sesame
Sesame builds conversational voice companions. In a February 2025 research post it introduced its Conversational Speech Model (CSM) and the idea of “voice presence”, and said it planned to open-source key components under an Apache 2.0 license.
How to start
Use the “Try preview now” link on Sesame’s post, which opens its research preview.
Before you start
It is labelled a research preview, so behavior and availability may change.
Good for: a short game with a clear goal and an ending. You get two minutes to talk a dragon on holiday into toasting one slice of bread.
This is our own product, so we’re not neutral about it. It runs on the OpenAI Realtime API, not Dessa. No account needed. Up to 3 free challenges every 24 hours.