ChatGPT vs Qwen Chat: UI comparison
How ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Qwen Chat (Alibaba) compare on a desktop screen in the week of October 19, 2026: 4 differences and 3 similarities, measured from each product's weekly screenshot.
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Differences
- ChatGPT shows 11 menu items; Qwen Chat shows 12.
- ChatGPT's sidebar is wider than Qwen Chat's (27% vs 19% of the screen width).
- ChatGPT uses 4 text sizes; Qwen Chat uses 3.
- ChatGPT was captured in dark mode; Qwen Chat in light mode.
Similarities
- Both message boxes cover about 4% of the screen.
- Neither shows a note about the AI's limits.
- Both message boxes sit in the middle third of the screen.
Latest menu changes
ChatGPT
Week of October 19, 2026, compared with the week of October 12, 2026:
- The Chat item no longer appears in the top bar.
- The Work item no longer appears in the top bar.
Qwen Chat
Week of October 12, 2026, compared with the week of October 5, 2026:
- A new Create item appears in the sidebar.