Tech: Sarvam Indus AI app launched. Can it compete with ChatGPT? Learn how different it is..

Indian AI startup Sarvam has launched its new Indus AI chat app, which aims to directly compete with global AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The app is specifically designed for Indian users and offers text and voice support in 22 Indian languages. The company claims its focus is on local understanding, data security, and an India-centric AI ecosystem. This raises the question of whether this app will truly be a strong alternative to ChatGPT.

Focus on Indian Users, Support for 22 Languages
The Indus app has been specifically designed for India. It can converse in 22 Indian languages ​​and understands both text and voice input. The company says the model has been trained to better understand Indian idioms, accents, and context. With its infrastructure in India, there's also an emphasis on keeping data local and strengthening the domestic AI ecosystem.

New AI Power Based on the Sarvam 105B Model
The app is built on the company's 105 billion-parameter large language model. Sarvam recently introduced its 105B and 30B models, and now the same technology has been brought to users through the app. The company is also working with HMD to bring AI to feature phones and with Bosch to develop solutions for the auto sector. This clearly indicates that the startup aims to build a complete AI ecosystem, not just chatbots.

ChatGPT vs. Indus: Differences in Features and Performance
ChatGPT is considered a more mature platform in terms of features. It can easily handle coding, professional writing, image generation, and multimodal tasks. Users can also upload images and ask questions. Indus, on the other hand, is currently focused on text and voice chat, lacking features like image or file uploads. However, its strong presence in Indian languages ​​makes it attractive to local users.

Pricing, Limitations, and Who's Best For
ChatGPT is available for free and in paid plans like GO (₹399) and (₹1,999), while Sarvam Indus is currently available completely free in its beta phase to attract more users. However, Indus currently has some limitations, such as the inability to delete chat history individually and the knowledge cutoff being June 2025. Overall, Indus could be a good option for basic queries, local information, and Indian languages, while ChatGPT appears to be the best option for advanced research and multimodal needs.

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