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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Poe
3.8
One subscription for many models and community bots
Pay annually and save $40/yr (17% off) — see all deals.
0Our verdict. The flexible pick: switch models per conversation, including companion-style bots. Best for: Trying many models and bots from one account.
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: 3.8 / 5. Best for Trying many models and bots from one account.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$19.99/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $16.67/mo.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: $10–20/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
- Premium $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo); four other point-metered tiers run $4.99-$249.99. Free tier: a small daily compute-point allowance.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- Images & video
- Image generation
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- Yes · group chats supported
- 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 · iOS · Android
- Traffic
- 7.3M monthly visits — Third-party estimate, checked 14 Sept 2026
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
- Many models in one subscription
- Huge community bot library
- Build and share your own bots
Where it falls short
- Compute-point system is confusing
- Companion bots vary wildly in quality
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Poe — common questions
Is Poe free?
Yes — Poe has a free tier you can use without paying. Premium $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo); four other point-metered tiers run $4.99-$249.99. Free tier: a small daily compute-point allowance. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does Poe cost?
$16.67/mo ($10–20/mo). Premium $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (~$16.67/mo); four other point-metered tiers run $4.99-$249.99. Free tier: a small daily compute-point allowance. 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 Poe remember previous conversations?
Yes — Poe keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Poe have voice?
Partly — Poe offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does Poe have an adult mode?
Poe 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 Poe run on?
Poe is available on web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Poe 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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