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.
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Sakura FM
3.9
Anime character chat with a large community library
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Our verdict. A solid anime-leaning Character.AI alternative with voice and image extras on paid tiers. Best for: Anime-style roleplay on a budget.
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 Anime-style roleplay on a budget.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verificationPrice
$19/mo
Third-party consensus (2026-09): Free tier, Plus $19/mo, Pro $39/mo. Not confirmed on the official site — re-verify before publishing claims.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: $10–20/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Not hand-checked yet — how we test
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Third-party consensus (2026-09): Free tier, Plus $19/mo, Pro $39/mo. Not confirmed on the official site — re-verify before publishing claims.
- 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
- Anime
- Platforms
- Web
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 29 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Large anime character library
- Voice messages on paid tiers
- Usable free tier
Where it falls short
- Pricing not shown on the official site
- Ad-heavy free tier
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Sakura FM — common questions
Is Sakura FM free?
Yes — Sakura FM has a free tier you can use without paying. Third-party consensus (2026-09): Free tier, Plus $19/mo, Pro $39/mo. Not confirmed on the official site — re-verify before publishing claims. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
How much does Sakura FM cost?
$19/mo ($10–20/mo). Third-party consensus (2026-09): Free tier, Plus $19/mo, Pro $39/mo. Not confirmed on the official site — re-verify before publishing claims. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. This entry has not been hand-checked yet, so the price is labelled as unverified on the card above.
Does Sakura FM remember previous conversations?
Yes — Sakura FM keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Sakura FM have voice?
Partly — Sakura FM offers voice notes or text-to-speech playback, but not live two-way voice calls.
Does Sakura FM have an adult mode?
Sakura FM 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 Sakura FM run on?
Sakura FM is available on web.
Reader reviews
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