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Hidden Door
3.5
Story-driven social roleplay with author-built worlds
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Our verdict. A thoughtful, moderation-friendly take on AI roleplay that stays firmly in narrative territory. Best for: Narrative roleplay in authored worlds.
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: 3.5 / 5. Best for Narrative roleplay in authored worlds.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$7.99/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $6.58/mo.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Under $10/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 14 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 tier: unlimited stories and turns across five worlds. Fan is $7.99/mo or $79/yr (~$6.58/mo); Creator is $19.99/mo with the Atlas publishing tools.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Session-only context
- Custom characters
- No · group chats supported
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Web
- Privacy & safety notes
- Designed around narrative play rather than romantic companionship.
Price history
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What it does well
- Authored, coherent worlds
- No romance angle, easy to recommend broadly
- Free tier is a real way to play, not a demo
Where it falls short
- Limited scene availability
- No voice features
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Hidden Door — common questions
Is Hidden Door free?
Yes — Hidden Door has a free tier you can use without paying. Free tier: unlimited stories and turns across five worlds. Fan is $7.99/mo or $79/yr (~$6.58/mo); Creator is $19.99/mo with the Atlas publishing tools. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does Hidden Door cost?
$6.58/mo (Under $10/mo). Free tier: unlimited stories and turns across five worlds. Fan is $7.99/mo or $79/yr (~$6.58/mo); Creator is $19.99/mo with the Atlas publishing tools. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
Does Hidden Door remember previous conversations?
No — Hidden Door keeps context only within a session, so earlier conversations are not carried forward.
Does Hidden Door have an adult mode?
Hidden Door is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Hidden Door run on?
Hidden Door is available on web.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Hidden Door were last checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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