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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Charluv
3.4
Community character chat with anime and realistic companions
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Our verdict. A quieter character-chat corner: community cards, optional mature toggle, low-friction web chat. Best for: Community character chat outside the big platforms.
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: 3.4 / 5. Best for Community character chat outside the big platforms.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
Free
Free to chat; premium options exist in-app but no public pricing page (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 to chat; premium options exist in-app but no public pricing page (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- 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
- Anime
- 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
- Free chat
- Community character library
- Optional mature toggle
Where it falls short
- Smaller community than major rivals
- No voice features
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Charluv — common questions
Is Charluv free?
Yes — Charluv has a free tier you can use without paying. Free to chat; premium options exist in-app but no public pricing page (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 Charluv cost?
Free (Free). Free to chat; premium options exist in-app but no public pricing page (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 Charluv remember previous conversations?
No — Charluv keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Charluv have an adult mode?
Charluv 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 Charluv run on?
Charluv is available on web.
Reader reviews
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