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Chai
3.8
Casual mobile character chat with a big bot library
Pay annually and save $33/yr (20% off) — see all deals.
0Our verdict. Low-friction and cheap to try, but the free message cap makes Premium near-essential. Best for: Casual character chatting on mobile.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 3.8 / 5. Best for Casual character chatting on mobile.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$13.99/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $11.25/mo.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: $10–20/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Premium ~$13.99/mo or $134.99/yr; Ultra ~$29.99/mo. Free tier: ~70 messages per 2.5 hours.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Traffic
- 568K monthly visits — Third-party estimate, checked 14 Sept 2026
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 27 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Huge bot library
- Very easy to start
- Cheaper annual plan
Where it falls short
- Tight free message cap
- Weak memory between sessions
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Chai — common questions
Is Chai free?
Yes — Chai has a free tier you can use without paying. Premium ~$13.99/mo or $134.99/yr; Ultra ~$29.99/mo. Free tier: ~70 messages per 2.5 hours. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does Chai cost?
$11.25/mo ($10–20/mo). Premium ~$13.99/mo or $134.99/yr; Ultra ~$29.99/mo. Free tier: ~70 messages per 2.5 hours. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
Does Chai remember previous conversations?
No — Chai keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Chai have voice?
Partly — Chai offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does Chai have an adult mode?
Chai has an optional mature mode that can be switched off. This directory covers the product itself and does not describe explicit content.
Which platforms does Chai run on?
Chai is available on ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Chai were last checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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