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
Home / Roleplay & story / KoboldAI
KoboldAI
3.6
Local story generation with no cloud dependency
0KoboldAICompareVisit KoboldAI ↗
Our verdict. The classic offline story engine: clunky, but it never phones home. Best for: Offline story writing on your own hardware.
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: 3.6 / 5. Best for Offline story writing on your own hardware.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free and open source. The koboldai.org domain now points at the KoboldCpp single-file build.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: Free
- 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 and open source. The koboldai.org domain now points at the KoboldCpp single-file build.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- None
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes
- Runs locally
- Yes — can run offline on your own machine
- Adult content
- Optional mature mode — the product has an optional mature mode we do not cover on this site
- Visual style
- Mixed
- Platforms
- Desktop · Web
- Privacy & safety notes
- Runs entirely offline when paired with a local model.
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
- Runs fully offline
- Free and open source
- Designed for long stories
Where it falls short
- Setup is involved
- Needs a decent GPU for good speed
Tags
Categories
Alternatives to KoboldAI
Full comparisonSillyTavern
4.3
The self-hosted frontend the power users all run
If you want total control and zero subscription, this is where the advanced users live.
FreeMatureVoice calls+5
Pi
4.0
The most empathetic free AI, with unlimited voice
Completely free, genuinely warm, and no upsell wall. Not a roleplay product, but an excellent listener.
FreeVoice callsMemory
KoboldAI — common questions
Is KoboldAI free?
Yes — KoboldAI has a free tier you can use without paying. Free and open source. The koboldai.org domain now points at the KoboldCpp single-file build. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does KoboldAI cost?
Free (Free). Free and open source. The koboldai.org domain now points at the KoboldCpp single-file build. 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 KoboldAI remember previous conversations?
Yes — KoboldAI keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does KoboldAI have an adult mode?
KoboldAI 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 KoboldAI run on?
KoboldAI is available on desktop, web.
Can I run KoboldAI locally?
Yes — KoboldAI can run on your own machine or against your own model, so conversations do not have to leave your hardware.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for KoboldAI were last checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
Loading…Before you buy. We publish prices from public pricing pages and label anything we have not personally checked. Prices on companion sites change often and regional pricing varies, so confirm the final amount at checkout. Affiliate disclosure. Spotted a wrong price? Tell us.