Character.AI
4.4
Millions of community characters with unlimited free text chat
The default starting point: unmatched variety and the most generous free tier in the category.
$7.92/moVoice callsMemory+3
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Charisma
3.8
Immersive conversational AI for interactive stories, games and training
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Our verdict. Story-driven conversational engine: characters with goals, memory and narrative arcs you can branch. Best for: Interactive story worlds with real narrative control.
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 Interactive story worlds with real narrative control.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
Free
Free tier for building; paid plans for publishing exist with prices shown in the dashboard (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Not hand-checked yet — how we test
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free tier for building; paid plans for publishing exist with prices shown in the dashboard (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Web
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Narrative-grade character memory
- Branching story logic
- Used in games and learning
Where it falls short
- Creator tool more than a consumer chat app
- Pricing not public
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Charisma — common questions
Is Charisma free?
Yes — Charisma has a free tier you can use without paying. Free tier for building; paid plans for publishing exist with prices shown in the dashboard (2026-09-30). This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does Charisma cost?
Free (Free). Free tier for building; paid plans for publishing exist with prices shown in the dashboard (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
Does Charisma remember previous conversations?
Yes — Charisma keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Charisma have voice?
Partly — Charisma offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does Charisma have an adult mode?
Charisma is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Charisma run on?
Charisma is available on web.
Reader reviews
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