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DreamGen
4.1
Open-ended roleplay and story writing with strong models
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Our verdict. A roleplay and creative-writing tool built on capable open models, with a scenario builder and image generation for the worlds you create. Best for: Writers who want long, coherent roleplay and story generation.
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 Writers who want long, coherent roleplay and story generation.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$7.83/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $6.26/mo.
- No free tier — paid plans only
- Price band: Under $10/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 19 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
- Starter $7.83/mo or $6.26/mo billed annually ($75.12/yr); Advanced $19.35/mo ($15.48/mo yearly); Pro $48.30/mo ($33.81/mo yearly).
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- Image generation
- 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
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
- Strong, coherent long-form roleplay
- Scenario and world builder
- Capable open-weight models
Where it falls short
- No free tier
- No voice or video
- NSFW gated behind the mature toggle
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DreamGen — common questions
Is DreamGen free?
No — DreamGen has no free tier and is paid-only. Starter $7.83/mo or $6.26/mo billed annually ($75.12/yr); Advanced $19.35/mo ($15.48/mo yearly); Pro $48.30/mo ($33.81/mo yearly). We last checked it by hand on 19 Sept 2026.
How much does DreamGen cost?
$6.26/mo (Under $10/mo). Starter $7.83/mo or $6.26/mo billed annually ($75.12/yr); Advanced $19.35/mo ($15.48/mo yearly); Pro $48.30/mo ($33.81/mo yearly). Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 19 Sept 2026.
Does DreamGen remember previous conversations?
Yes — DreamGen keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does DreamGen have an adult mode?
DreamGen 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 DreamGen run on?
DreamGen is available on web.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for DreamGen were last checked by hand on 19 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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