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Chatbox AI
4.1
Desktop and mobile client for many AI models in one app
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Our verdict. A tidy multi-model client: one app for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, local models and more, with your keys. Best for: One polished client across many AI providers.
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: 4.1 / 5. Best for One polished client across many AI providers.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
App is free with your own API keys; optional Chatbox AI service has plans in-app (2026-09-30).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 30 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
- App is free with your own API keys; optional Chatbox AI service has plans in-app (2026-09-30).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Desktop · Web · iOS · Android
- Privacy & safety notes
- Bring your own keys; data stays between you and the model provider.
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
- All major models in one app
- BYOK with local model support
- Cross-platform
Where it falls short
- No companion personas by default
- Key management is on you
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Chatbox AI — common questions
Is Chatbox AI free?
Yes — Chatbox AI has a free tier you can use without paying. App is free with your own API keys; optional Chatbox AI service has plans in-app (2026-09-30). We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
How much does Chatbox AI cost?
Free (Free). App is free with your own API keys; optional Chatbox AI service has plans in-app (2026-09-30). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.
Does Chatbox AI remember previous conversations?
No — Chatbox AI keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Chatbox AI have an adult mode?
Chatbox AI is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Chatbox AI run on?
Chatbox AI is available on desktop, web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Chatbox AI were last checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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