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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DeepSeek
4.3
An open-weight model with a surprisingly strong free chat
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Our verdict. Not a companion, but its free, capable chat and long memory make it a credible daily AI friend. Best for: Free, high-quality general chat.
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: 4.3 / 5. Best for Free, high-quality general chat.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens).
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 27 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
- Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- Web · iOS · Android
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
- Free with no usage cap
- Strong reasoning and coding
- Long conversation memory
Where it falls short
- No image or voice generation
- Not built for romance or persona play
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DeepSeek — common questions
Is DeepSeek free?
Yes — DeepSeek has a free tier you can use without paying. Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens). We last checked it by hand on 27 Sept 2026.
How much does DeepSeek cost?
Free (Free). Free to use; API billed per token (DeepSeek-V4-Flash ~$0.15-$0.60 per 1M tokens). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 27 Sept 2026.
Does DeepSeek remember previous conversations?
Yes — DeepSeek keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does DeepSeek have an adult mode?
DeepSeek is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does DeepSeek run on?
DeepSeek is available on web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for DeepSeek were last checked by hand on 27 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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