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Character.AI vs Jan
Character.AI edges Jan on our editorial score (4.4 vs 4.1), but Character.AI is the better fit if you want live voice calls and long-term memory and image sharing; Jan has no clear edge there.
| Character.AI | Jan | |
|---|---|---|
| Redaktionswertung | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Preis | $7.92/mo | Free |
| Preisspanne | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Kostenloser Tarif | Ja | Ja |
| Preisdetails | c.ai+ $9.99/mo or $94.99/yr (~$7.92/mo). Free chat is unlimited but carries ads, a daily swipe cap and a Charms currency. A cheaper (c.ai) lite tier exists but its price varies by region. | Free and open-source (2026-09-30). |
| Inhalte für Erwachsene | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Sprache | Live-Anrufe | Nein |
| Bilder | Ja | Nein |
| Video | Nein | Nein |
| Gedächtnis | Ja | Nein |
| Eigene Charaktere | Ja | Ja |
| Begleiter-Typen | Any character | Any character |
| Plattformen | Web, iOS, Android | Desktop |
| Läuft lokal | Nein | Nein |
Character.AI — unsere Einschätzung
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
- 20M+ community characters
- Unlimited free text chat
- Best-in-class prose quality
Jan — unsere Einschätzung
A clean local assistant: open-source, offline-first, with an OpenAI-compatible API server built in.
- True offline assistant
- OpenAI-compatible local API
- Open-source
Character.AI vs Jan — häufige Fragen
Which is cheaper, Character.AI or Jan?
Jan is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $7.92/mo for Character.AI.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Character.AI retains context across sessions; Jan keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Character.AI: No adult mode. Jan: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.