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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.
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PolyBuzz
3.9
Unlimited free text chat across 20M+ characters
Pay annually and save $20/yr (17% off) — see all deals.
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Our verdict. The closest thing to Character.AI with a looser filter — as long as you accept an older model on free. Best for: Unlimited free chatting without paying.
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: 3.9 / 5. Best for Unlimited free chatting without paying.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$9.90/mo
Cheapest plan works out at $8.25/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
- Basic $9.90/mo or $99/yr (~$8.25/mo); Premium $19.90/mo, Ultimate $29.90/mo. Coins on top start at $2.49.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Voice notes / TTS
- 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 · iOS · Android
- Traffic
- 57.8M monthly visits — Third-party estimate, checked 14 Sept 2026
- Privacy & safety notes
- Looser than Character.AI but not unfiltered.
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
- Unlimited free text chat
- 20M+ community characters
- Web and mobile stay in sync
Where it falls short
- Free users are parked on an older model
- Coins sit on top of the subscription
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PolyBuzz — common questions
Is PolyBuzz free?
Yes — PolyBuzz has a free tier you can use without paying. Basic $9.90/mo or $99/yr (~$8.25/mo); Premium $19.90/mo, Ultimate $29.90/mo. Coins on top start at $2.49. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does PolyBuzz cost?
$8.25/mo (Under $10/mo). Basic $9.90/mo or $99/yr (~$8.25/mo); Premium $19.90/mo, Ultimate $29.90/mo. Coins on top start at $2.49. 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 PolyBuzz remember previous conversations?
Yes — PolyBuzz keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does PolyBuzz have voice?
Partly — PolyBuzz offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does PolyBuzz have an adult mode?
PolyBuzz 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 PolyBuzz run on?
PolyBuzz is available on web, ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for PolyBuzz 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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