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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Charstar
3.8
Community character chat with mature mode and cheap annual billing
Pay annually and save $120/yr (67% off) — see all deals.
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Our verdict. A Character.AI-style alternative that allows mature content and undercuts most rivals on annual billing. Best for: Mature roleplay with community characters.
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 Mature roleplay with community characters.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
$14.99/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $4.99/mo.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Under $10/mo
- 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
- Third-party consensus (2026-09): $14.99/mo or ~$4.99/mo billed annually (~$59.88/yr); free tier with message caps. Not confirmed on the official site (SPA blocks fetching).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- 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
- Web · iOS
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 29 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Mature content allowed
- Cheap annual tier
- Community character library
Where it falls short
- Pricing not officially published
- Sparse public information
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Charstar — common questions
Is Charstar free?
Yes — Charstar has a free tier you can use without paying. Third-party consensus (2026-09): $14.99/mo or ~$4.99/mo billed annually (~$59.88/yr); free tier with message caps. Not confirmed on the official site (SPA blocks fetching). This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does Charstar cost?
$4.99/mo (Under $10/mo). Third-party consensus (2026-09): $14.99/mo or ~$4.99/mo billed annually (~$59.88/yr); free tier with message caps. Not confirmed on the official site (SPA blocks fetching). 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 Charstar remember previous conversations?
Yes — Charstar keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Charstar have an adult mode?
Charstar 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 Charstar run on?
Charstar is available on web, ios.
Reader reviews
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