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
Editor’s Pick
Pi
4.0
The most empathetic free AI, with unlimited voice
0Our verdict. Completely free, genuinely warm, and no upsell wall. Not a roleplay product, but an excellent listener. Best for: Free, supportive conversation and a listening ear.
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: 4.0 / 5. Best for Free, supportive conversation and a listening ear.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
Free
Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required.
- 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, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- 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
- Traffic
- 577K monthly visits — Third-party estimate, checked 14 Sept 2026
- Privacy & safety notes
- Positioned as a supportive assistant rather than a romantic companion.
Price history
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What it does well
- Entirely free with unlimited voice
- Consistently rated the most empathetic free model
- No ads
Where it falls short
- No image generation
- Active memory is shallow compared with Nomi
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Pi — common questions
Is Pi free?
Yes — Pi has a free tier you can use without paying. Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does Pi cost?
Free (Free). Free, with no usage limit and no paid tier — no card required. 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 Pi remember previous conversations?
Yes — Pi keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Pi have voice?
Yes — Pi supports live voice calls, so you can hold a spoken conversation rather than only reading replies.
Does Pi have an adult mode?
Pi is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Pi run on?
Pi is available on web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Pi 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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